GC2R2R3 Traditional Cache Waterdog Lakes
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 2 out of 5 | Terrain: 3 out of 5
By: co_gps_guy @ | Hide Date: 03/27/2011 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 32.316 W106° 20.821 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Recommended for kids  Scenic view  Significant hike  Available at all times  Available during winter  Not Wheelchair accessible  Parking available  No Telephone nearby  Snowshoes  Medium hike (1km-10km) 
This cache is above the center of the three Waterdog Lakes (elev 11,475 feet), reached by hiking the Waterdog Lakes Trail. The hike to Waterdog Lakes is a short one, but the steady climb will give hikers a workout. Follow the trail around the lake and hike up to the upper lake. The views of the Continental Divide and Banana Mountain are incredible! Goodies and a TB for the FTF.

Congratulations to Keep On Trekking for the FTF on July 2, 2011!!
Directions: From Poncha Springs, CO take US Highway 50 west, traveling towards Monarch Pass. Stay on Hwy 50 for approximately 13.5 miles. You will pass the Monarch Mountain Lodge located on the left side of the highway. From there, continue traveling for 2.75 miles. Watch for a dirt pullout on the left side of the highway at N38 31.886 W106 19.420. The trail is located across the highway at N38 31.897 W106 19.427 from the parking pullout. If you reach the turn-off to Monarch Park campground, you have gone too far.

The trail to Waterdog Lakes is steep but relatively easy to navigate in the deep winter snow. It is a favorite among local snowshoers! Note: Snowshoes required for winter access.
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Look at the base of the tree growing from the corner of the large rock formation

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6 Logs: Found it 5  Didn't find it 1  

Found it 08/30/2018 By rkster
Out with a group of friends and needed a cache or 2 along the way. This one made the list. Made the climb up the hillside only to find that I could see the container but wasn't to sure how to get to it. Well this is Geo Caching and one needs to be resourceful and within a few minutes I had it in my hand. The lid was a little tight but it did open. What a great view. TFTC SL

Found it 07/15/2018 By ecrowe303
We found it! It was a bit tough to get open, but we got it. You'll have a great view once you find it.

Didn't find it 07/08/2018 By krazykatzen
I looked everywhere at the base of the rock formation and the trees, but did not see it. Too bad, since I wanted to rescue the geocoin.

The view of the lakes was worth the hike up through the sleet, rain and mosquitoes.

Found it 06/14/2014 By thegeocachekids
We loved this location and can't wait to come back. Had a lot of fun looking around for this cache. TFTC

Found it 06/14/2014 By thebobcats
This cache was well worth the hike and I wish conditions (weather and snow) were more friendly so we could spend more time here. My son and I made the hike up from lake level, punching into snow knee deep in spots, while my daughter and husband waited at the lake. I assume there is a trail around the lake but the amount of snow made it impossible to find. My son found the cache but we couldn't open it so we took a photo to prove we were there. Really neat cache and a favorites point for a nice hide and excellent location. TFTC

Found it 08/31/2013 By TravelnTnJ
Fun find! I got somewhat lost afterward but it's such a beautiful area it didn't matter. Left a geocoin.