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Description
Blue Lakes are a very popular destination in the San Juan Mountains and is a gem in the Mt. Sneffles Wilderness. These lakes present breathtaking views of glacial lakes with relatively easy access. Enjoy views across Blue Lakes to Dallas peak and other jagged mountain peaks by hiking above Lower Blue Lake. Continue to Upper Blue Lake for views of shoulders of Mt. Sneffels and Gilpin Peak.
Many people use Lower Blue Lake as a base camp to attempt one of the 14ers, Mt. Sneffels, or just pass the lakes on the way up.
All-Day Run: Blue Lakes is easiest accessed from Blue Lakes Trail up the East Fork Dallas Creek drainage. Follow the Blue Lakes Trail up for 3 miles to reach Lower Blue Lake and continue for another half a mile to reach Upper Blue Lake.
Gem Type: Lake
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
7.6
mi
12.2
km
Blue Lakes Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Telluride, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Telluride, CO |
Unknown
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45
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4.7
mi
7.5
km
Bear Creek Falls
Intermediate
Telluride, CO
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Intermediate
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Telluride, CO |
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49
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5.0
mi
8.0
km
Mt. Sneffels
Difficult
Ouray, CO
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Difficult
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Ouray, CO |
Unknown
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37
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4.8
mi
7.8
km
Perimeter Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Ouray, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Ouray, CO |
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32
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3.3
mi
5.4
km
Columbine Lake Trail #509
Difficult
Silverton, CO
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Difficult
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Silverton, CO |
Unknown
Update
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12
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8.1
mi
13.1
km
Bridge of Heaven via the "New" Horsethief Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Ouray, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Ouray, CO |
Unknown
Update
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14
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13.1
mi
21.0
km
Sneffels Highline Trail Loop
Difficult
Telluride, CO
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Difficult
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Telluride, CO |
Unknown
Update
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10
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17.2
mi
27.7
km
Imogene Pass Run
Difficult
Ouray, CO
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Difficult
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Ouray, CO |
Unknown
Update
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5
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8.1
mi
13.1
km
Columbine Lake Out-and-Back
Intermediate/Difficult
Silverton, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Silverton, CO |
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7
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0.9
mi
1.5
km
Southwest Ridge of Mount Sneffels
Very Difficult
Telluride, CO
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Very Difficult
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Telluride, CO |
Unknown
Update
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9
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