Fishing Lake City Fishing draws anglers back to its streams and lakes year after year. Whether your passion is making a long-distance cast with a spinner in a mountain lake, [...]
Hiking Trails One of the benefits of being in the most remote county in the lower 48 with 96 percent public lands is that it takes only a few miles [...]
Alpine Loop: Two-Wheel-Drive Portion Portions of the Alpine Loop Accessible by Two-wheel Drive Vehicles Lake City to Whitmore Falls County Road 20 A part of the Alpine Loop, County Road 20 [...]
Ice Fishing Many locals and visitors can’t wait for things to “ice up” in and around Lake City so they can enjoy their favorite winter sports. Fishing with bait and [...]
Lake City Ice Park The Lake City Ice Park Just one block south of historic downtown Lake City is the Lake City Ice Park, a favorite among ice climbers who [...]
Snowmobiling Lake City has over 100 miles of multipurpose groomed trails that weave through the expansive area between Lake City and Creede. Snowmobilers have a number of starting points, including [...]
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Lake City is a cross-country skiing and snowshoeing paradise. Not only are there trails close to town, but there are also more than 100 miles of [...]
Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, a network of four-wheel drive roads that connect Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton, traverses passes up to 12,800 feet while showcasing [...]
Ice Skating When temperatures allow, the Town of Lake City maintains an excellent outdoor ice rink for skaters of all skill levels and interests with complimentary loaner skates. Located on [...]
Getting Here We understand that planning a trip takes time and requires plenty of information. Learn more about traveling to Lake City below. Have questions? Call the Lake City Visitor [...]
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