12.0 mi
Distance
2,165 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 50m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Blue Lake from Gateway Trailhead is an out-and-back trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 12 miles long and gains 2,165 feet. The nearest town is Ward, Colorado, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,073 ft |
| High point | 5.8 mi | 3,471 ft |
| End | 12.0 mi | 3,073 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ward, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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CMS South Trail and Little Raven Trail
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Brainard Lake Recreation Area
1.8 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Ward, CO
Reservable
Beaver Reservoir Dispersed Camping
2.7 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Ward, CO
Dispersed
Ruby Gulch, Forest Road 328
2.7 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Boulder, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Ruby Gulch Dispersed Camping
2.9 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Boulder, CO
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Camp Dick
3.5 mi awayRoosevelt National Forest
Lyons, CO
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