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Fall Hiking · Lake City, CO

ATV Staging Area

moderate
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 27 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:09 pm.

52°

Smoky

Feels like 52°

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0.1 low

Sun window

6:19 am to 8:09 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

8,727ft

Season

Sep - Nov

About

ATV Staging Area in Lake City, Colorado, serves as a trailhead for moderate fall hikes. Located at Co Rd 20, the site sits at an elevation of 8,727 feet. The hike typically takes about two hours to complete and covers varied terrain. Parking is available directly at the staging area, and restrooms are provided for visitors. Pets are allowed on the trails. The recommended season for hiking is September through November, coinciding with fall foliage and reduced tourism crowds. While the area is known for off-road driving trails, it offers distinct hiking opportunities with scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Hikers should prepare for changing weather conditions typical of the Western Slope in autumn.

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Steepest

High point

8,727 ft

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Parking at the trailhead

Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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