Turquoise Lake Trailhead to Uncle Bud's Hut Trail
0.2 mi
Distance
69 ft
Elev. Gain
6m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Turquoise Lake Trailhead to Uncle Bud's Hut Trail is an out-and-back trail in San Isabel National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Lake County, Colorado. It is 0.2 miles long and gains 69 feet. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and closed to horses. The nearest town is Leadville North, Colorado, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,431 ft |
| End | 0.2 mi | 3,460 ft |
Trail Details
- Bikes allowed
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Leadville North, CO · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Lake County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- San Isabel National Forest · United States Forest Service
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