Mount Lamborn #895
The Mt. Lamborn Trail #895 begins at an intersection with the Lamborn Trail #894 and ends on Mount Lamborn. After passing between Mt. Lamborn and Landend Peaks on the Lamborn Trail #894, the Mt. Lamborn Trail #895 will intersect the Lamborn Trail. The Mt. Lamborn Trail then begins a steep climb towards Mt. Lamborn's summit. After several switchbacks the trail ends on a spruce and fir covered bench. From the bench a climber will not have a trail to follow for the next half mile to the summit. The final slope is covered only with low shrubs and grass.
At a Glance
Open Season: | June |
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Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback and Mountain Bike. |
Closest Towns: | Paonia, CO |
General Information
Directions:From Paonia, turn right onto 1st Street and travel 0.1 miles to Matthews Lane. Veer left onto Matthews Lane and continue for 1.8 miles to the Crawford Road. Turn left onto the Crawford Road and continue for 0.7 miles to the Stewart Mesa Road. Turn left onto the Stewart Mesa Road and travel for 1 mile to 4050 Road. Turn right onto 4050 Road and continue for approximately 1.3 miles to L50 road. Turn left into the McCluskey State Wildlife Area parking lot. Vehicles accessing National Forest System lands should not park here. Follow the City Springs Road (NFSR #834) and signage for another 4 miles to the parking area and the trail beginning. High clearance or four wheel drive recommended. The Forest Service parking area has limited space for horse or ATV trailers. This seasonal road crosses a Colorado State Wildlife Area (SWA). Colorado SWAs require a hunting license, fishing license or SWA pass for entry. However, the Forest Service asserts fee-free through access from the SWA to National Forest System lands under Wilkenson v. Department of Interior (D. Colo. 1986) caselaw. If you are not a holder of a pass or license, stay on the road right of way until reaching the National Forest Boundary sign. Follow the Lamborn Trail #894 for 6.4 miles from McCluskey State Wildlife Area to the intersection with the Mt. Lamborn Trail.
Parking:
McClusky Parking Area:
T. 14 S.; R. 91 W.; Section 19. U.S.G.S. Map: Paonia. Elevation: 6,032 feet. Latitude: N38.818, Longitude: W-107.599.
Lamborn Trail Beginning:
T. 14 S.; R. 91 W.; Section 19. U.S.G.S. Map: Paonia. Elevation: 7,413 feet. Latitude: N38.798, Longitude: W-107.567.