Colorado · Hiking

Three Lakes Loop

4.4 mi
round trip
286 ft
climb
9,981 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Three Lakes Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Three Lakes Loop is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Paonia Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a one-way elevation gain of 286 feet, and it runs on natural surface. The route starts and ends near Three Lakes Campground, which sits about 0.1 mile away. Beckwith Pass and Lost Lake Campground are also within a tenth of a mile. East Three Lakes is about 0.3 mile off. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Crested Butte weather station show July highs around 76°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s and lows drop to single digits. The trail is open to bikes and horses. It is not an accessible route.

Local outfitters

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