Lake City Ski Hill
About Lake City Ski Hill
A rugged San Juan outpost where vintage ice climbing and steep backcountry lines offer a raw, unpolished alternative to the resort crowds.
Highlights
- Victorian architecture
- Backcountry terrain
- Ice climbing park
- Remote mountain solitude
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2701m
- Top lift: 2769m
- Ski pistes: 2km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 8
- MTB trails: 3.6km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Lake City Ski Hill
- Today: 7 to 13 °C, overcast, 2 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4128 m (4010 to 4260 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 7 / 13 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 5 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 8 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 5 / 10 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 5 / 10 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 2 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 6 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 6 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 4 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 4 / 16 °C | rain | dry | 6 h sun |
Things to do in Lake City Ski Hill
Hikes nearby — Lake City Ski Hill (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Lake City Ski Hill, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Waterdog Lake Trail (3317T)
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Horse Park Trail
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Crystal Lake Trail (235)
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Larson Lakes Trail (236)
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Williams Creek Trail
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Williams Creek Trail
Mountain biking near Lake City Ski Hill
- La Garita Stock Driveway
Getting to Lake City Ski Hill
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), 67 km away, about 1h38 by road