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Deluge Lake Trail is the most difficult of three trails that lead to Deluge Lake because of its steep, rocky incline. It begins at Gore Creek Campground and goes left at the first fork (Gore Creek Trail is to the right.) The trail travels though soaring aspens, then fir and lodgepole pine trees. Naturally, this makes for a colorful fall hike. A little over 2.5 miles up the trail, hikers will begin to see magnificent views of Gore Creek Valley. The last couple miles to the lake level out for a bit and the trail offers meadow views of wildflowers and wildlife, including deer and marmots. Hikers can spend some time appreciating the lake and panoramic views above the tree line before returning to the campground.

Gore Creek Campground, Big Horn Road, Vail, CO, Phone: 877-444-6777

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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