Up above Colorado Springs, the Crystal Creek Reservoir is a stunning 136 acre lake in the North Slope Recreation Area around the Pike National Forest. The lake is often simply referred to as Crystal Reservoir.

Come experience the breathtaking beauty of North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak! The area is along Pikes Peak Highway and is at over 9,200 feet in elevation. There are three cold water reservoirs available for fishing that have an abundance of Brook, Brown, Cutbow, Cutthroat, Lake and Rainbow trout.

May 22, 2015 · Drive the 19-mile paved toll road to the summit of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. Built in 1915, this winding road is the perfect scenic drive, offering views of lakes, mountains, wildlife and the surrounding area, ultimately leading to …

1 day ago · Implementation of the Crystal Creek Reservoir prescribed fire is expected to begin as soon as conditions allow, which could be as early as late February and as late as May 2025. The project is located on the North Slope Recreation Area of Pikes Peak Mountain and will treat areas between Crystal Reservoir and Pikes Peak Highway.

The North Slope Recreation Area (NSRA) on Pikes Peak is home to three reservoirs that are essential to the city’s water supply system – North Catamount, South Catamount and Crystal Creek Reservoirs.

Dec 5, 2018 · The trail basically follows the shoreline providing wonderful views of Pikes Peak's enormous massif towering over the water...or ice... From the visitors center (closed in the winter), the trail begins as a paved walkway leading the way for anglers to reach floating docks.

Sep 14, 2016 · Make a trip to the summit house at the top of Pikes Peak to take in the views and grab some famous high-elevation donuts before coming back down to hike, fish, or picnic by the reservoir.

May 30, 2014 · Crystal Creek Reservoir is located at northwest side of Pikes Peak in Teller County, Colorado. The reservoir and surrounding Pike National Forest land offers opportunities for boating, fishing, camping, and hunting, among other activities and can be accessed from the Pikes Peak Highway.

The North Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak includes thousands of acres of woodlands and three reservoirs that make up part of the water supply for Colorado Spring. The Crystal Creek Reservoir can be seen from Pikes Peak Highway near Mile Marker 6.

The Pikes Peak Highway presents breathtaking scenery along the 19-mile trip to the summit. The terrain and scenery varies widely, so we’ll break it down into four sections for you.