Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Granite Lake

2.0 mi
round trip
422 ft
climb
10,329 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Is Granite Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Granite Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Granite Lake is an easy out-and-back hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, within the Columbine Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The trail is about 2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 422 feet, and it rises from a low point of about 9,892 feet to a high of about 10,329 feet. The route is on natural surface, and horses are allowed. Bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trip is open from June 1 to September 30. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a lower elevation show July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through March. Los Pinos River, a canoeing spot, is about half a mile away, and Divide Lakes is about 0.7 miles off. Pine River, a mountain biking route, is about 1.9 miles away, and Cimarrona Campground is about 8.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.