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Piney Lake

Updated onJuly 7, 2021

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Piney Lake is one of Colorado’s most beautiful locations for engagement photos because the Gore Range is breathtaking up close.

Getting to Piney Lake isn’t the easiest but the views are often worth the trouble. The ranch is accessible mid June through the last weekend in September via a bumpy dirt logging road North of Vail. You don’t need a large SUV to get there but large tires and good ground clearance will make the journey more manageable. Cell service and GPS on your phone doesn’t work anywhere near the area so make sure you download or print directions to the lake before you leave.

The ranch is private property but everything surrounding it on Forest Service land so you have lots of locations for photos. The staff usually doesn’t mind if we use the boat dock as long as there isn’t a wedding taking place. Photographing your session here on a weekday is a must because it’s a popular wedding venue.

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VENUE DETAILS

Location: 39°43'14.6"N 106°24'02.6"W
Nearest Town: Vail
Elevation: 9,350 ft.
Permit: Not Required

WHY WE LOVE IT

There are so many stunning spots for pictures in one location during the summer and early fall. The mountain views, tall aspen trees, serene lake and riverbed are the perfect backdrops if you want your engagement photos to scream Colorado. An evening canoe ride can be magical here. If you love the Maroon Bells in Aspen but don't want to drive that far, this is an ideal alternative.
Ryan and Laura embrace during their engagement session at Piney Lake near Vail, Colorado
Brendan and Caroline pose on the dock as the sun sets on the Gore mountain range during their fall Piney River Ranch engagement in Vail Colorado
Maggie holds her purple gown as the alpenglow hits the Gore Range during their engagement photos at Piney Lake
Brendan kisses Caroline near the water edge at Piney River Ranch during their engagement session in Vail
A couple poses in plaid flannel shirts during their fall Piney River Ranch engagement in front of the Gore mountain range near Vail Colorado
Laura and Ryan pose during their engagement at Piney River Ranch
Maggie and Dan share a moment together at Piney Lake near the Gore Range during their engagement photos
Laura and Ryan laugh and run at Piney River Ranch during their engagement session near Vail, Colorado
Caroline and Brendan pose near yellow aspen trees at Piney River Ranch
Caroline and Brendan walk together near a grove of colorful aspen trees at Piney River Ranch

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