Date Hiked: September 16, 2011
​Distance: 1.4 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Elevation: 5,000ft
Managing Agency: Colorado Dept. of Parks and Wildlife
Fee: Yes

Directions:

From Delta, head south on Hwy 50 until you see the sign for Sweitzer Lake State Park. Turn left (east) on E Road and enter the park.

Hike Description:
Sweitzer Lake State Park is a small park built around a reservoir in-between Montrose and Delta. The park has a 1.4 mile trail called the Sweitzer Trail that runs along the north end of the reservoir. There is a gravel road that follows the southern end and connects to the Sweitzer Trail. The lake is popular for fishing and boating and is a nice stop along Hwy 50.