Ptarmigan Lake
Ptarmigan Lake is a high mountain lake at an elevation of 3.997m (13,113ft) above the sea level, located in Ouray County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’sone of the highest roads of Colorado.
The road to the summit, located in the Sawatch Range, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). Cradled at the base of Jones Mountain it’s a great trail for experienced wheelers. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 vehicle with high clearance required. The journey offers a spectacular view of Mt. Yale in the background. It’s an old mining road.
Pic: John Carter