American Basin Trail
Lake City, CO
American Basin Trail
American Basin can be easily reached from Lake City but it is lightly hiked even though at the height of the summer the basin is spectacular with wildflowers and is one of the most beautiful areas of the San Juan Mountains. Your dog will love the soft grass, the rolling meadows, and access to a refreshing dip in Sloan Lake at the end of the trail. Sloan Lake is the habitat of the threatened Colorado cutthroat trout. Since this hike is on Bureau of Land Management land, dogs can be off-leash.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Lake City |
| Length | 4 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 1,650 ft |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Season | Best Mid to July to October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 11,500 ft |
| Top Elevation | 12,950 ft |
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