Colorado · Hiking

South Lottis

20.8 mi
round trip
2,886 ft
climb
12,158 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago

Is South Lottis open right now?

Closure in the area

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

South Lottis is a hard hike in Colorado's Gunnison Ranger District, part of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 9,176 feet to about 12,158 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,886 feet over a route of about 20.8 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is at South Lottis Trailhead, which is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. That makes it a viable option for riders on horseback, though the climb is steep and the route is long. Lottis Creek Campground sits about 0.6 miles away, and Cold Spring Campground is about 1.2 miles off. For more time on foot, Henry Mountain and the Union Canyon Trail 99631 both lie about 0.1 miles from the trailhead.

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