Red Rock Secret Mountain
Red Rock Secret Mountain is a high-altitude alpine lake near Red Rocks Park, famed for its remarkably clear water and treeless tundra landscape.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Colorado Plateau |
| Subregion | Colorado Plateau |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa County |
| District | Red Rocks |
| City | Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre |
| Postal Code | Colorado |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 39.665 |
| Longitude | -105.203 |
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7:13 PM LOCAL TIMENestled above Red Rocks Park in western Colorado, Red Rock Secret Mountain is a remote alpine lake that rewards visitors with pristine, turquoise water and expansive views of windblown tundra. A trail from the nearby bowl leads through rocky meadow, past stands of Picea engelmannii and Pinus flexilis, before arriving at the water’s edge. Due to its elevation and exposure, the area is subject to rapid weather changes and is best visited in summer or early fall for safe camping and swimming. The lake is a popular winter destination for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing when conditions permit, but access can be complex depending on current snowpack and trail conditions. Visitors should come prepared for high-altitude terrain, limited amenities, and to practice Leave No Trace ethics to protect this fragile environment.
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