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Hike

Blue Lakes

Passes a waterfall
Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
3,128 ft of climbing

4.8 mi one way · 3,128 ft climb · 12,311 ft high point

In Uncompahgre National Forest · Colorado · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Blue Lakes Trail climbs 3,128 feet past waterfalls and viewpoints to 12,311 feet, near Blue Lakes Pass and Mount Sneffels.

Elevation

160 ft of gain and 3,128 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.0 mi from the trailhead
Amphitheater (Co)
Campground · Colorado
10.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

8 mi from you
Upper Cascade Falls Trail
- Ends at Cascade Falls
- Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
- 2,464 ft of climbing
3.1 mi of trails · 2,464 ft climb
Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointAlong the way · 1.3 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 1.8 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 2.0 mi in
WaterfallAlong the way · 2.0 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 2.4 mi in
Mount SneffelsNearby · 0.0 mi in
Blue Lakes PassNearby · 0.0 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 160 ft
Descent: 3,128 ft
High point: 12,311 ft
Low point: 9,344 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: Colorado
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 38.0340° N · 107.8077° W

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Sunshine

Campground

13.7 mi from the trailhead

Matterhorn

Campground · Colorado

8 mi from you

Ouray Perimeter Trail

Passes Cascade Falls
2,827 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

5.9 mi of trails · 2,827 ft climb

Colorado · Camp under a mile away

Lower Cascade Falls Trail

Ends at Cascade Falls
Camp under a mile away

0.9 mi of trails · 897 ft climb

Colorado · Camp under a mile away

Oak Creek Trail

Near Twin Peaks
Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
3,379 ft of climbing

6.5 mi one way · 3,379 ft climb

Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Portland Trail

Near Cascade Falls
Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
1,347 ft of climbing

3.0 mi of trails · 1,347 ft climb

Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Bear Creek Trail

Passes a waterfall
Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
4,887 ft of climbing

6.7 mi one way · 4,887 ft climb

Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

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Bear Creek Trail
- Passes a waterfall
- Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
- 4,887 ft of climbing
6.7 mi one way · 4,887 ft climb
Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp 3 mi away
Upper Cascade Falls Trail
- Ends at Cascade Falls
- Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
- 2,464 ft of climbing
3.1 mi of trails · 2,464 ft climb
Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp under a mile away
Ouray Perimeter Trail
- Passes Cascade Falls
- 2,827 ft of climbing
- Camp under a mile away
5.9 mi of trails · 2,827 ft climb
Colorado · Camp under a mile away
Oak Creek Trail
- Near Twin Peaks
- Inside Uncompahgre National Forest
- 3,379 ft of climbing
6.5 mi one way · 3,379 ft climb
Uncompahgre National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today55°47°Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri60°44°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat59°40°Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun59°40°Sunny
Mon61°43°Mostly Sunny
Tue56°42°Chance T-storms
Wed58°42°Chance T-storms

Today: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 10 mph SSW

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Signal

Cell coverage here

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