Things to Do in
Lake City, Colorado
Lake City is an old Colorado mining town on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. Most of what people come here for starts within a few miles of the lodge. You'll be treated like family here.
Welcome to Lake City!
Lake City is just the right balance between extreme adventure and laid back.
Mountains filled with summer color, the soothing rush of the lake fork of the Gunnison River, and quaint storefronts in town will transport you back in time to the origins of this Colorado mining town.
Summer and fall
Climb a fourteener. Handies, Sunshine, Redcloud, Uncompahgre, and Wetterhorn are all near town.
Fish. Lake San Cristobal holds lake trout up to 30 pounds. The Lake Fork has 28 miles of public water, and Deer Lakes is a good spot for kids, with moose often nearby.
Ride the Alpine Loop. OHVs can connect to the Alpine Loop from the lodge on the town's approved route.
See the Slumgullion Earthflow from the Windy Point Scenic Overlook.
Tour the Hard Tack Mine.
Winter
Lake City Ice Park: free, 50+ routes, open November to March.
Lake City Ice Climbing Festival: An annual festival where the adventurous climb Lake City’s ice wall.
Lake City Ski Hill: a small town-run hill where gear is included with the lift ticket. Current prices at SkiLakeCity.com.