Beautiful views of the Gore Range!
How to get there:
Located 12 miles north of Vail.
- From I-70/C470 to Exit 176
- 84 miles 1 hr 20 mins
- GPS
- I-70/Exit 176
- 39.6435 -106.3739
In General:
- Length: 12 miles
- Driving Time: min. 45 mins
Dirt road in fair condition; most two-wheel drive vehicles should be able to handle the drive just fine. Piney River Ranch sits near the lake and offers recreation activities like canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, horseback riding, and more.
Photo Ops:
Moose are often spotted near Piney Lake. Gorgeous vistas of the Gore Range. Wildflower filled meadows.