Weller Lake
If you’re looking for an easy hike in the mountains near Aspen, then this is a good bet for you. It starts out in aspen forest and montane shrubland (look for Orange-crowned Warbler, Western Tanager, Red-naped Sapsucker) as well as willows (look for Fox and Lincoln’s Sparrows) before heading into nice spruce-fir woodland. Here watch for finches, including Red Crossbill, and Williamson’s Sapsucker. If you take the trail up high enough you may find higher-elevation species like American Three-toed Woodpecker and Gray Jay.
County: Eagle
Habitat: Reservoir
Directions:
Delorme: 46 A1
Roads of Colorado: 68 B4
Dates of Access: Closed during the winter months
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Respect private property; bird from the road
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Elevation: 7460
Latitude: 39.11686
Longitude: -106.72127
Amenities
Restrooms | Yes |
Drinking Fountain | No |
Gravel Trails | Yes |
Paved Trails | No |
Platform/Blind | No |
Boardwalk | No |
Concession | No |
Visitor Center | No |
Gift Shop | No |
Primitive | Yes |
Camping | |
Picnic | |
Hunting | No |
Fishing | No |