Loch Lomond

Total Miles
2.3

Elevation

3,421.81 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

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Loch Lomond 6

Trail Overview

Drive along a mountain stream, and enjoy the wildflowers as you make your way to the amazing lake at the top of this trail. Camping is available in designated spots, and there are waterfalls and other lakes to hike to.

Photos of Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond

Difficulty

Moderate. Road starts easy but gradually gets steeper with more embedded rock. Most high-clearance, 4-wheel-drive SUVs can manage this route, but careful tire placement may be needed, depending on clearance.

History

Loch' is the Scottish word for 'Lake.' We are assuming Colorado's Loch Lomond is named after the more famous Loch Lomond in Scotland. Scotland's Loch Lomond is much larger, measuring 24 miles in length and 600 feet deep. It is a popular national park and recreation area close to Glasgow. Both Colorado and Scotland lakes share a natural beauty against a backdrop of towering mountains.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

John Saint
Aug 18, 2024
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Great destination for hiking and fishing.
Steve Buboltz
Aug 04, 2024
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Easy trail, maybe one almost technical spot. As others said, lots of basic SUV’s up there including a Honda Element. The most difficult part was dodging hikers.
Isaiah Rizner
Jul 27, 2024
2006 Toyota Tundra
Open
Normal
Dusty
Pretty simple trail, just need to be mindful when passing people as it can be narrow in places. Lots of stock crossovers and suvs at the lake.
Steven Freytag
Jul 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Trail is open. Saw lots of stock SUVs and Crossovers at the lake.

Access Description

Take I-70 west from Denver to Fall River Road, Exit 238, just past Idaho Springs. Drive north 8.3 miles to Alice Road on the left, marked by mailboxes. Stay on Alice Road as it heads west, then south. Turn right on Steuart Road at 0.9 mile.

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