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Attractions Near Beckwith Ranch

DeWeese Reservoir

5.29 km away from here

DeWeese Reservoir is located in northern Custer County, Colorado between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountains. The ditch and reservoir company owns the land under the reservoir and most of the land around it. The company has arrangements with other organizations to store water and for the use of the space.The lake and the land immediately surrounding it are also designated as the DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area.

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Spread Eagle Peak

12.94 km away from here

Spread Eagle Peak is ranked the 306th highest peak in Colorado and towers over the beautiful Lakes of the Clouds basin. The peak dominates the western skyline while approaching the Gibson Creek trailhead from Westcliffe. It's close proximity to the Wet Mountain Valley makes it a nice dayhike with less crowds or a great winter climb.

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Lake of the Clouds

13.13 km away from here

The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen. The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of the former Michigan highway. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake.

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Hermit Lake

15 km away from here

Hermit Lake is an isolated body of water, located way up at 11,314 feet in elevation west of Westcliffe, Colorado. Hermit Lake is found within the San Isabel National Forest and can be accessed via a short out & back trail. It is a moderately trafficked destination because of its incredibly scenic alpine atmosphere. It is found in Custer County, tucked in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains north of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

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Wet Mountain Valley

15.63 km away from here

The Wet Mountain Valley is a peaceful home for residents and a glorious get-a-way for the thousands of visitors who discover this well-kept secret each year. It is nestled between the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range are the scenic towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff. The area is known for its historical ranches and excellent hay production.

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Hermit Pass

15.74 km away from here

Hermit Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.986m above the sea level, located in Custer County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It's one of the highest roads of Colorado. It is recommended that beginner riders avoid this road. The route demands 100% concentration.

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Custer County

Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. A large percentage of the county is National Forest land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the west side and in the Wet Mountains on the east. The only lake of size is the DeWeese Reservoir in the north end of the Wet Mountain Valley.

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