
5.2 mi
Distance
1,857 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 34m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Blue Lakes Pass via Yankee Boy Basin is an out-and-back trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 5.2 miles long and gains 1,857 feet. The nearest town is Telluride, Colorado, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,450 ft |
| High point | 2.4 mi | 3,951 ft |
| End | 4.8 mi | 3,450 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:
- Telluride, CO · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre 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.

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Campgrounds near this trail

Mill Creek Basin Backcountry Camp
2.6 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
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Imogene Pass - Camp Bird Dispersed Camping
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Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD
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