Vail, CO
Piney River Ranch and Upper Piney Lake
A remote alpine lake at the end of a 12-mile dirt road north of Vail, offering views of the dramatic Gore Range including the East Gore Cliffs. Upper Piney Lake sits at 9,340 feet and reflects the jagged peaks of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. The privately owned Piney River Ranch provides lakeside access and canoe rentals.
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