Blue Lake Trail
0.3 mi
Distance
82 ft
Elev. Gain
8m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Blue Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail in Gunnison National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is 0.3 miles long and gains 82 feet. The surface is dirt. Per OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, about 7 miles 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 | 3,347 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 3,375 ft |
| End | 0.3 mi | 3,374 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Crested Butte, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Gunnison County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Gunnison National Forest · United States Forest Service
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