11.6 mi
Distance
3,658 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 11m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Lake of the Clouds Loop is a loop trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Custer County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 3,658 feet. The nearest town is Westcliffe, Colorado, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,807 ft |
| High point | 5.1 mi | 3,560 ft |
| End | 11.6 mi | 2,807 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Westcliffe, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Custer County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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