Mayflower Lakes

Mayflower Lakes is an easy out-and-back hike in the Dillon Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest, about 1.4 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 341 feet. The trail starts at the Mayflower Lakes Trailhead and reaches a high point of 11,341 feet, with the low point at 10,998 feet. The route is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, according to the Forest Service's trail records. It is a short, low-effort outing that pairs easily with other nearby destinations. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Climax weather station, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 67°F with lows near 40°F and no snow days. Winter is cold and snowy, with highs in the upper 20s and about 15 snow days a month from December through February. The trail sits right next to Mount Helen, about 0.1 mile away, and Spruce Creek is about 0.6 mile off. Spruce Creek (Mohawk Lakes) #58, a lake fishing spot, is about 1.3 miles away. For an overnight stay, Selkirk Campground is about 7.5 miles away.