Colorado · Hiking

Lamborn

2.0 mi
round trip
744 ft
climb
7,957 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Lamborn open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Lamborn, 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.

The Lamborn hike is a 2-mile out-and-back on natural trail in Colorado's Paonia Ranger District, part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The route gains about 740 feet, climbing from roughly 7,200 feet to about 8,000 feet at its high point. It's a short, easy walk that works well as a day outing or as a base for exploring the surrounding trails. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 76°F in June to about 72°F in September, with July peaking near 82°F. Winter is cold, with January highs averaging about 37°F. The trail is open from June 1 to October 31. It's a natural-surface route, and the Forest Service reports that it allows both horses and bikes, though it is not accessible. Lands End Trail lies about 1.5 miles away, and Mt. Lamborn Summit Trail is about 3.4 miles off. Coal Creek Trail and Jumbo Ridge are both within about 5 miles.

Local outfitters

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