Weller Lake and Devil’s Punchbowl in White River National Forest, CO

Hike Weller Lake and Devil’s Punchbowl White River National Forest, CO

Class 1 1.2 miles 300 gain <1 hr Out + Back Aug 22, 2016
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Weller Lake requires a short hike on a popular trail to get to its north side. The trail switchbacks a few times and is suitable for the masses. Weller Lake is a serene spot where you can see 12k+ feet peaks above. We continued around the east side to check out where the water was flowing into Weller Lake.

A short drive east from the Weller Lake Trailhead is a feature called the Devil's Punchbowl, where you can cliff jump (obviously use caution), and enjoy the interesting water-carved rock. This isn't a hike, it's just off the side of the road.

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Crossing Roaring Fork River from the Weller Lake Trailhead.
Crossing Roaring Fork River from the Weller Lake Trailhead.
The Weller Lake Trail is forested and pretty.
The Weller Lake Trail is forested and pretty.
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Approaching Weller Lake.
Approaching Weller Lake.
Weller Lake.
Weller Lake.
Heading around the east side of Weller Lake.
Heading around the east side of Weller Lake.
View back across Weller Lake from the south side.
View back across Weller Lake from the south side.
Near Weller Lake, checking out the Devil's Punchbowl.
Near Weller Lake, checking out the Devil's Punchbowl.
Devil's Punchbowl.
Devil's Punchbowl.

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