Columbine Lake Trail
Columbine Lake Trail - CMC Pack Guide Hike #7 - Moderately rated 8 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain of 2,460 feet. Unmarked trail but well-known to locals with plenty of wild flowers, mushrooms, and other sights along the way.
Columbine Lake Trail #509 in San Juan National Forest is a steep trail with over 16 switchbacks, and colorful wildflowers along the route.
The USFS info is found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/sanjuan/recreation/bicycling/recarea/?recid=42832&actid=51
- Suitable Activities: Exploring Nature, Hiking
- Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple
- Difficulty: moderate
- Length: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,295 ft
- 12,685 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Ouray Ranger District (GMUG)
- Parking Permit Required: Other
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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