Barr Lake State Park 09/02/2015 |
Barr Lake State Park is located just northeast of Denver near I76. It is a manmade reservoir that has evolved into a bird refuge. |
Park entrance. |
Most birds had gone north for the hot part of summer. |
At times the lake was a mirror. |
You could see the fish along the shoreline. |
We start the Niedarch Trail. |
There is one boat dock on the lake. |
Barr Lake panoramic. (large) |
The dam creating the lake from the northwest. |
Boy Scout project built walkways. |
There are also nature trails. |
With Longs Peak in the background many birds fish. (large) |
A lone Pelican fishing on a very hot day. |
Park map. |
The wood walkways allow close access to the birds. |
The lake level has dropped exposing moss covered roots. |
A section of the 8 mile walk around the lake. |
The visitor center at Barr Lake SP. |
The visitor center at Barr Lake SP. |
A lone Pelican fishing for a meal. |