Navajo Lake Trail
Lizard Head Wilderness, Dolores County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Lizard Head Wilderness, Dolores County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 14.6 mi (23.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,930 ft (1,198 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 40 min
- High point
- 13,018 ft (3,968 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Navajo Lake Trail
How long is Navajo Lake Trail?
Navajo Lake Trail is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 40 min. It climbs 3,930 ft (1,198 m) in total, up to a high point of 13,018 ft (3,968 m).
How hard is Navajo Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Navajo Lake Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Navajo Lake Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on Navajo Lake Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Navajo Lake Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Navajo Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Navajo Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Navajo Lake Trail
- Burro Bridge Trail San Juan National Forest · Hard · 4.8 mi (7.7 km)
- Kilpacker Basin Trail Lizard Head Wilderness · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Kilpacker Trail Lizard Head Wilderness · Hard · 6.9 mi (11.1 km)
- Winter/Fall Cutoff San Juan National Forest · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Winter Trail San Juan National Forest · Hard · 9.1 mi (14.6 km)
- Calico National Recreation Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 14.2 mi (22.8 km)
- West Fall Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Kilpacker Basin Trail Lizard Head Wilderness · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
More hikes in Lizard Head Wilderness
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