Lani White
Photo: dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 1 ft
- climb
- 8,045 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Lani White is an ultra-short trail perfect for families, young children, or those seeking a quick nature walk. With minimal elevation gain and a distance of just 0.22 miles, this trail offers an accessible outdoor experience in Colorado without requiring significant physical exertion.
- Nearby · Hunter Valley · Ajax Trail · Upper Hunter Valley
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Lani White
Best months: May–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.
Jan
32° / 10°
13 wet
Feb
35° / 13°
12 wet
Mar
43° / 20°
12 wet
Apr
50° / 27°
12 wet
May
60° / 35°
11 wet
Jun
71° / 42°
8 wet
Jul
76° / 48°
11 wet
Aug
73° / 47°
12 wet
Sep
67° / 40°
10 wet
Oct
55° / 30°
9 wet
Nov
42° / 19°
10 wet
Dec
32° / 10°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Aspen 1sw, CO, 1.8 mi away at 8,175 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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