Warren Lakes Trail
- 9.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,502 ft
- climb
- 12,254 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Warren Lakes Trail open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.
FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Warren Lakes Trail is a 18.6-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado with 1,502 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.
Go with a guide
- Mineral Belt Trail Guided WalkRoamze · $25 per person · 26 mi away
- Maroon Bells Guide and Outfitters7 mi away
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