Colorado · Lake fishing · Molina · Near Clifton

Griffith Lake

Jun–Sep
best months

Is Griffith Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Griffith Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Griffith Lake is a 62-acre lake near Molina, Colorado, at about 10,048 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Black Bear Cabin at Mesa Lakes (CO)

    Campground

    Campground · 1.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Slopeside cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Griffith Lake

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 6°

    2. Feb

      27° / 4°

    3. Mar

      34° / 12°

    4. Apr

      40° / 17°

    5. May

      49° / 27°

    6. Jun

      62° / 37°

    7. Jul

      68° / 42°

    8. Aug

      64° / 40°

    9. Sep

      57° / 34°

    10. Oct

      45° / 24°

    11. Nov

      34° / 14°

    12. Dec

      26° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bonham Rsvr, CO, 9 mi away at 9,852 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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