HIKE TO: Blue Lakes (Lower Blue Lake, Middle Blue Lake, Upper Blue Lake) TRAILHEAD: Blue Lakes Pass Trail MILES: 8.56 miles TIME: 4 hrs DATE I WENT: 9/23-24/23 DIFFICULTY: moderate ELEVATION GAIN: 2,372 ft ELEVATION: 11,729 ft HIKE PERMIT: no PARKING: free LOCATION: San Juan Mountains, Colorado

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Hike to 3 picturesque blue alpine lakes on Colorado’s Blue Lakes Trail. This trail guide features everything you need to know before you go, including, when to go, what to bring, all about the trail, and much more.

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The Middle Lake is 500′ and a half mile hike above Lower Blue Lake and sits at an elevation of 11,500 feet. From there it is an easy quarter mile hike to the Upper Blue Lake at 11,720 feet. On this portion of the trail we were graced with commanding views of Mt. Sneffels. From the Upper Lake hikers have the option to continue up to Blue Lakes

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Blue Lakes Trail In Colorado: A Complete Guide Parking is limited and the area is popular, so arrive early to secure your parking spot. $10 parking fee (good for three days) upon entering Brainard Lake Recreational Area. For a truly “blue” lake, plan your hike on a clear day. Temperatures can be cool at high elevations, so pack a light jacket or long-sleeve tee.

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Best Time To Visit Blue Lake Near Denver Co

Parking is limited and the area is popular, so arrive early to secure your parking spot. $10 parking fee (good for three days) upon entering Brainard Lake Recreational Area. For a truly “blue” lake, plan your hike on a clear day. Temperatures can be cool at high elevations, so pack a light jacket or long-sleeve tee. Mar 7, 2024At more than 1,000 acres of surface water, Standley Lake is Westminster’s largest body of water and the Denver metro area’s third-largest reservoir. The lake and surrounding park offer excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, like fishing, paddling, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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Feb 14, 2024The Dillon Reservoir is a Colorado lake near Denver that locals love to utilize, and other people often just drive past on the way to other mountain towns. Technically, the reservoir is a water storage facility for Denver Water. Due to the water quality and the cold temperatures, swimming is not permitted. Blue Lakes Trail in Southwest Colorado

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Rocky Mountain National Park | VISIT DENVER Feb 14, 2024The Dillon Reservoir is a Colorado lake near Denver that locals love to utilize, and other people often just drive past on the way to other mountain towns. Technically, the reservoir is a water storage facility for Denver Water. Due to the water quality and the cold temperatures, swimming is not permitted.

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Columbine Lake Is The Bluest Lake In Colorado HIKE TO: Blue Lakes (Lower Blue Lake, Middle Blue Lake, Upper Blue Lake) TRAILHEAD: Blue Lakes Pass Trail MILES: 8.56 miles TIME: 4 hrs DATE I WENT: 9/23-24/23 DIFFICULTY: moderate ELEVATION GAIN: 2,372 ft ELEVATION: 11,729 ft HIKE PERMIT: no PARKING: free LOCATION: San Juan Mountains, Colorado

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Blue Lakes Trail In Colorado: A Complete Guide The Middle Lake is 500′ and a half mile hike above Lower Blue Lake and sits at an elevation of 11,500 feet. From there it is an easy quarter mile hike to the Upper Blue Lake at 11,720 feet. On this portion of the trail we were graced with commanding views of Mt. Sneffels. From the Upper Lake hikers have the option to continue up to Blue Lakes

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Visiting The San Juan Mountains Blue Lakes In Colorado Is A Must This Colorado lake is so crystal clear and blue! Coloradans can visit this stunning blue oasis by hiking up the Blue Lakes trail in The Mt. Sneffels wilderness, a highly trafficked 20.9 mile moderately strenuous hike. The alpine trail is surrounded by wildflower meadows and stunning panoramic views of Mt. Sneffels’ surrounding mountains and the […]

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Blue Lakes Trail in Southwest Colorado Parking is limited and the area is popular, so arrive early to secure your parking spot. $10 parking fee (good for three days) upon entering Brainard Lake Recreational Area. For a truly “blue” lake, plan your hike on a clear day. Temperatures can be cool at high elevations, so pack a light jacket or long-sleeve tee.

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Backpacking the Blue Lakes Trail: A Hiker’s Guide – The Postcard Traveler Mar 7, 2024At more than 1,000 acres of surface water, Standley Lake is Westminster’s largest body of water and the Denver metro area’s third-largest reservoir. The lake and surrounding park offer excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, like fishing, paddling, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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Rocky Mountain National Park | VISIT DENVER

Backpacking the Blue Lakes Trail: A Hiker’s Guide – The Postcard Traveler Hike to 3 picturesque blue alpine lakes on Colorado’s Blue Lakes Trail. This trail guide features everything you need to know before you go, including, when to go, what to bring, all about the trail, and much more.

Blue Lakes Trail In Colorado: A Complete Guide Blue Lakes Trail in Southwest Colorado This Colorado lake is so crystal clear and blue! Coloradans can visit this stunning blue oasis by hiking up the Blue Lakes trail in The Mt. Sneffels wilderness, a highly trafficked 20.9 mile moderately strenuous hike. The alpine trail is surrounded by wildflower meadows and stunning panoramic views of Mt. Sneffels’ surrounding mountains and the […]