Blue Lakes Trail
0.8 mi
Distance
167 ft
Elev. Gain
21m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Blue Lakes Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,893 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 3,950 ft |
| End | 0.8 mi | 3,749 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs allowed
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Rock
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 3 mi away
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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