Colorado · Hiking · Near Durango

Stump Lake

1.0 mi
round trip
365 ft
climb
11,100 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 1 h ago

Is Stump Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Columbine Ranger District. It doesn't name Stump Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (5 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Columbine Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Stump Lake is an easy hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Columbine Ranger District. The trail is about a mile long and covers roughly 160 feet of elevation gain, with a high point around 11,100 feet and a low point around 10,922 feet. It is a short out-and-back, so the climb and descent are each about 180 feet. The trail is on natural surface and is open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a good option for riders and riders of all kinds. The Endlich Mesa Trailhead is the starting point, and the route stays open from about June 1 through October 15. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 42°F, while winter months bring highs in the mid-30s and a few snowy days each month. That station sits about 1,600 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures up high run cooler. Aztec Mountain and Mount Valois are both about half a mile away, and Transfer Park Campground is about 2.9 miles off. Vallecito Reservoir, about 7.6 miles away, offers lake fishing.

Around this trail

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    Transfer Park Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 2.9 mi from the trail

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