Random Mountain Town of the Week

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Mountain Dwellings
September 10, 2025

Welcome back to Random Mountain Towns!

This week’s Random Mountain Town is….

Lake City, Colorado!

Fast Facts about Lake City:

  • Population: 413 (2024)

  • Nickname: "Little Texas" due to many Texans vacationing there in the summer.

  • Elevation: 8,672 feet

  • Year Founded: 1884

  • Distance to Closest Larger City: 1 hour drive to Gunnison or a 2 hour 20 minute drive to Alamosa.

Homes for Sale in Lake City:

Zillow: According to Zillow, as of 2025:

The average home value in Lake City is $476,224.

Click on each to see the full listing!

650 Hinsdale County Road 33, Lake City, CO 81235 | MLS #825079 | Zillow

This 2060 square feet Single Family home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located at 650 Hinsdale County Road 33, Lake City, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/650-Hinsdale-County-33-Rd-33-Lake-City-CO-81235/452973182_zpid

1300 & 1320 N Highway 149, Lake City, CO 81235 | MLS #190071 | Zillow

This 8093 square feet Single Family home has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It is located at 1300 & 1320 N Highway 149, Lake City, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/1300-1320-N-Highway-149-Lake-City-CO-81235/456531768_zpid

850 County Road 142 #17, Lake City, CO 81235 | MLS #826507 | Zillow

This 737 square feet Townhouse home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is located at 850 County Road 142 #17, Lake City, CO.

www.zillow.com/homedetails/850-County-Road-142-17-Lake-City-CO-81235/194160343_zpid

Closest Ski Resort:

(There is a small ski hill in Lake City with 14 runs)

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is also a little over 1.5 hours away!

-1,547 acres of skiable terrain

-Longest run is 2.6 miles long

-15 lifts

-236 inches of annual snowfall

Where to Stay in Lake City:

Here’s a beautiful long cabin in the heart on Lake City!

Cabin in Lake City · ★4.98 · Studio · 2 beds · 1 bath

The Little House

www.airbnb.com/rooms/3977575?search_mode=regular_search&adults=1&check_in=2025-12-01&check_out=2025-12-06&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&source_impression_id=p3_1757464126_P3EOnPijPkUc8Kfo&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=bdbdbb9a-9c7a-4500-829c-e33f5228c877

Hiking Near Lake City:

  • Fanny Fern Mine Trail: 2.1-mile out-and-back trail near Lake City, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete.

Here are some other popular trails in the Lake City area:

  • Handies Peak: A well-known summit and a great starting point for experienced hikers. 

  • Uncompahgre Peak: Another 14er, offering a rewarding experience. 

  • Wetterhorn Peak: Known for its scrambly nature, it's a perfect challenge for seasoned peak-baggers. 

  • Sunshine and Redcloud: Two more 14ers near Lake City. 

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