Shake and Bake

Is Shake and Bake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Shake and Bake, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Willow Fire Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-39 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

• FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Interlaken Hotel and Annex Area closure

  Agency alert covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-19 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

• Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Sharpe Fire Update

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

As of Oct 21, 6:40 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Shake and Bake

Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   34° / 5°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   35° / 5°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   41° / 13°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   46° / 21°

   6 wet

5. May

   58° / 30°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   70° / 37°

   8 wet

7. Jul

   74° / 43°

   11 wet

8. Aug

   71° / 42°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   65° / 35°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    53° / 26°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    42° / 17°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    34° / 8°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Twin Lakes Rsvr, CO, 3.3 mi away at 9,236 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.