Quartz Lake Trail
South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO
Out-and-back trail in South San Juan Wilderness, Archuleta County, CO. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Walking.
- Distance
- 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 446 ft (136 m)
- Est. Time
- 55 min
- High point
- 12,014 ft (3,662 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Quartz Lake Trail
How long is Quartz Lake Trail?
Quartz Lake Trail is 2 mi (3.3 km) long. Most people take about 55 min. It climbs 446 ft (136 m) in total, up to a high point of 12,014 ft (3,662 m).
How hard is Quartz Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Quartz Lake Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Quartz Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Walking. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Quartz 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 Quartz Lake Trail
- Little Blanco Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 16.3 mi (26.2 km)
- Quartz Creek Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 11.1 mi (17.8 km)
- Quartz Creek Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 14.5 mi (23.3 km)
- Blanco River Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 16.5 mi (26.5 km)
- Silver Creek Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 8.8 mi (14.2 km)
- Crater Lake Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Hard · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Treasure Mountain Trail San Juan National Forest · Expert · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Quartz Ridge Trail South San Juan Wilderness · Expert · 15.2 mi (24.4 km)
More hikes in South San Juan Wilderness
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