With a dirt road leading basically all the way to the dam, you can make a run to the lakes as short as you want. Blue Lakes is actually a couple of lakes with the lower, larger lake being the main attraction. There is also a waterfall between the two reservoirs.

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Blue Lakes Trail

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Hike the easy 4.1-mile Blue Lakes Trail in White River National Forest, featuring scenic lakes, a waterfall, and old mine buildings.

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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Blue Lakes (Quandary Peak)

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