Colorado · Hiking · Weminuche Wilderness

Williams Fork Lake

4.8 mi
round trip
1,365 ft
climb
12,012 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Williams Fork Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Williams Fork Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

Williams Fork Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness, within the Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 4.8 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,365 feet from a low point of 10,646 feet to a high of 12,012 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. The trail is open from June 1 to September 30, so plan your trip for summer and early fall. Nearby, Palisade Meadows and Williams Creek are both within about 3 miles, and Hossick Lake is about 3.7 miles away. For an overnight stay, Palisades Campground sits roughly 5.7 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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