Getting There: From Gunnison, CO (approx. 55 miles), take Hwy 149 south off of Hwy 50 at the upper end of Blue Mesa Lake. From Creede, CO, take Hwy 149 approx. 55 miles north. Cinnamon and Engineer passes are also options if you are coming from Silverton or Ouray and have 4WD, but note that they are no faster than going around on the paved highways (tho’ even more scenic!). If you’re coming from Montrose, both the Lake City Cutoff and the Blue Mesa Cutoff are usually passable in cars with heavy duty tires, and may save you a little time. However, they can be muddy after a rain and sharp rocks in the road have taken more than a few tires when it is dry! Lodging: Make reservations early! Check out our sponsor page for links to local lodging (many of our sponsors offer discounts for racers, so make sure to tell them you're coming for the 50), or check the Chamber of Commerce website at www.lakecity.com or call at 800-569-1874. Hall Realty has vacation home rentals. Camping: Call the Chamber, or USFS office at 944-2500  Note: Lake City books up early in the year, so make reservations ASAP!

The San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run

Divide & Conquer

Flying: Nearest major airports are Denver, then Albuquerque. Closer regional airports include Gunnison, Montrose, Grand Junction, and Colorado Springs. If driving from Denver, going via South Park on I285 or via Summit County and Leadville on I70, I24, and then I285 will take you about the same amount of time. Just before Poncha Springs, turn west on I50 and go over Monarch Pass through Gunnison. About 9 miles west of Gunnison, turn south on Highway149 at the Blue Mesa Reservoir and go about 45 miles.

Getting There:

From Gunnison, CO (approx. 55 miles), take Hwy 149 south off of Hwy 50 at the upper end of Blue Mesa Lake.

From Creede, CO, take Hwy 149 approx. 55 miles north.

Cinnamon and Engineer passes are also options if you are coming from Silverton or Ouray and have 4WD, but note that they are no faster than going around on the paved highways (tho’ even more scenic!).

If you’re coming from Montrose, both the Lake City Cutoff and the Blue Mesa Cutoff are usually passable in cars with heavy duty tires, and may save you a little time. However, they can be muddy after a rain and sharp rocks in the road have taken more than a few tires when it is dry!

Lodging: Make reservations early! Check out our sponsor page for links to local lodging (many of our sponsors offer discounts for racers, so make sure to tell them you're coming for the 50), or check the Chamber of Commerce website at www.lakecity.com or call at 800-569-1874. Hall Realty has vacation home rentals.

Camping: Call the Chamber, or USFS office at 944-2500

Note: Lake City books up early in the year, so make reservations ASAP!

Mileage to Lake City From:

Alamosa 122

Denver 251

Colorado Springs 221

Durango 176

Creede 55

Grand Junction 163

Gunnison 55

Albuquerque 312

Salt Lake City 454

Phoenix 662

San Antonio 950

Nearest Airports:

Gunnison 1 hour

Montrose 1 3/4 hours

Lake City Lodging and Travel Info