Colorado · Hiking · Flat Tops Wilderness

Hooper Lake

11.0 mi
round trip
840 ft
climb
11,196 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 4 h ago

Is Hooper Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hooper Lake is a hard hike in Colorado's Flat Tops Wilderness, part of the Eagle Ranger District of the White River National Forest. The route is an out-and-back of about 11 miles, with an elevation gain of 840 feet from a low point of 9,954 feet to a high of 11,196 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is on natural surface. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The trip starts at the Stump Park Trailhead, and the trail is open year-round. Keener Lake lies just 0.2 miles away, and Edge Lake is 0.8 miles off. For an overnight stay, Cold Springs Campground is about 2.5 miles away, and Bailey Lakes offers fishing about 2 miles out.

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