Colorado · Hiking

Red Lakes

9.6 mi
round trip
808 ft
climb
12,257 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Red Lakes open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Red Lakes, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Red Lakes is a hard hike in the Divide Ranger District of Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The out-and-back route is about 9.6 miles long, with a one-way climb of 808 feet from a low point of 11,279 feet to a high of 12,257 feet. The trail is a long, steady climb, and the high point sits well above the starting elevation. For a full day on foot, plan on time for the ascent and descent. Several other outings lie within a few miles. Texas Creek and Fern Creek are both hikes about a mile and a half away, and Road Canyon Campground offers a place to stay about 5.6 miles off. Road Canyon Boat Ramp, about 6 miles away, is a fishing spot on the water.

Local outfitters

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