Colorado · Hiking · Lake City

Larson Lake Cutoff

0.4 mi
round trip
261 ft
climb
11,160 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Larson Lake Cutoff open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Larson Lake Cutoff is a short out-and-back trail in Colorado covering 0.74 miles with 261 feet of elevation gain. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 11,160 feet.

Local outfitters

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

  • Nearby · Independence Bypass · Independence Gulch · Sheep Mountain
  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Larson Lake Cutoff

    Best months: June and 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

      35° / 2°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 3°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 12°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 19°

      7 wet

    5. May

      58° / 27°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 40°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 39°

      15 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 33°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 23°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 13°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 2°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santa Maria Rsvr, CO, 21.9 mi away at 9,687 ft. The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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