Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a historic alpine village on a high-elevation mountain lake at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, serving as a base for lake activities and nearby hikes.
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Geography
| Address | Grand Lake, CO 80447, USAState Hwy 34 |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western US |
| Subregion | Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand County |
| District | Granby-Grand Lake District |
| City | Grand Lake Village |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
| Postal Code | 80447 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 36.824 |
| Longitude | -105.824 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEGrand Lake is a year-round outdoor destination in northwest Colorado, sitting at approximately 8,200 feet above sea level on the eponymous glacial lake. As the largest natural lake in the Flatiron region, Grand Lake offers crystal-clear waters, mountain scenery, and a compact core of shops, restaurants, and lodges centered around the shoreline and State Highway 34. The village is a common starting point for trailheads to nearby mountains and forests, winter snow sports, and scenic drives — notably the route to the Denver area via the U.S. 34 zoned as the Trail Ridge Road. The lake itself is popular for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and events in summer, with parks and marinas providing easy visitor access. Beyond the shoreline, expect timber-fringed hiking, wildlife viewing, and year-round access to outdoor recreation within and around Rocky Mountain National Park and adjacent national forests.
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