Hiking – Waterdog Lakes Trail

The trail to Waterdog Lakes is a popular hike that leads to scenic lakes beneath the Continental Divide. The odd-named peaks Bald Mountain (12,956 ft.) and Banana Mountain (12,339 ft.) overlook the lake to the north. The trail to Waterdog is fairly short but steep and rocky. The trail also crosses several small creeks, although these may be dry depending on the season.

The lake is named for the Tiger Salamander or “waterdog” which live in a few of the high mountain lakes in Colorado

This will be a later start hike, meet at 9:45am at the north end of the Gold's gym parking lot in Montrose, and probably noon at the trailhead, or make other arrangements with leader, but this will be finalized closer to the trip. Leader will be staying in the area after the hike.