Began hike from campsite near Winfield ghost town at 6:30am, peaked at 11am, began descent at 11:30, arrived back at camp at 2:45pm. Heard thunder, but storm went around us. We hiked La Plata's southwest ridge trail (via the West Winfield TH) because the Lake Creek TH (northwest ridge) was temporarily closed. 11.4 miles RT, 4096' elevation gain. Colorado 14er #33.