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 15 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4228 m (4110 to 4380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mer. 23 sept. | 7 / 15 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| jeu. 24 sept. | 6 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| ven. 25 sept. | 6 / 12 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| sam. 26 sept. | 5 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| dim. 27 sept. | 8 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| lun. 28 sept. | 7 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| mar. 29 sept. | 1 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| mer. 30 sept. | 0 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| jeu. 1 oct. | 4 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 5 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 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