Photos of ELEVEN MILE RESERVOIR in Park County, Colorado - November 6, 2003
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Eleven Mile Reservoir State Park
I had some free time on a chilly November day and visited Eleven Mile Reservoir in Park County, Colorado.
Now I am sure fishing is the largest attraction to this particular lake, but let me say there is a great amount of
scenery to enjoy as well. |
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The South Platte River runs through the high plateau and flows into the reservoir.
Other pages in this general vicinity: Guffey,
Hartsel,
Wilkerson Pass,
Trout Creek Pass
and Lake George. |
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It kinda looks like a beach a little, doesn't it? ;)
Keep in mind, however, that this is really frigid
mountain runoff water.
It is extremely cold! :P |
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A number of tumbleweeds lay ailing by the lake's edge. |
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A sign about various fishes. I know so little about fishes and fishing and I only caught one fish in my entire life - a 15-inch stripped bass in Cape Cod, MA seven years ago. |
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Large and snowy mountains in the background. Nice!
Some of my nearby mountain pages in that direction:
Kite Lake
Mt. Sherman
Mt. Democrat, Mt. Lincoln, Mt. Bross
Hoosier Pass |
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I captured a photo of a bird flying across! |
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Pictures standing on the south side of the lake. |
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The lighting was not the greatest, but I really liked this view. |
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At the visitor center, some interesting history is explained
in signs. Click each thumbnail to read them close up! |
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Friends, it was freezing outside!
It was about 30 degrees, but with the winchill and strong winds (blowing against my hair, see adjacent photo) I would say it was around 15. Yeeesh! |
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The strong winds created some noticeable waves. |
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Pictures of other lakes and bodies of water:
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Twin Lakes, CO
Lost Lake
Hartenstein Lake
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When the weather is warmer, I would say this is a great spot for a picnic! |
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From the far southern side of the lake
(across from the visitor center), go south on Road 59 and you will go over a pass
that gives you this view of the Sangre de Cristo range. |
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A thin layer of snow
on the ground. I know all you folks in Texas appreciate photos like this! :) |
