Overnight Camping at Alta Lakes, near the Alta mining ghost town. The site we chose is a short walk from Alta Lakes and next to a lesser known lake called Wild Boy. It is a beautiful campsite secluded in the forest while still having mountain vista and sunset views toward Lizardhead Pass.
TO TRAILHEAD: From Telluride take 145 South about 8 miles. Make a right onto Alta Lakes Road (dirt road/off-road). Follow Alta Lakes Road to the GPS Coordinates.
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