Both the upper and lower lake offer great views of the surrounding peaks in the Mount Evans Wilderness. The lower lake is situated right around treeline and is much easier to get to than the upper lake. While the route to the upper lake is straightforward, the trail disappears at times and is very steep.

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#1.

Chicago Lakes Trail

17.9km

06:13

970m

Hike the difficult Chicago Lakes Trail in Mount Evans Wilderness, a 11.1-mile route past alpine lakes and peaks, currently closed until 2026

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Chicago Lakes Trail to Mount Blue Sky

25.9km

09:01

1,430m

This difficult 16.1-mile hike to Mount Blue Sky offers stunning alpine lakes and mountain views, but is closed until 2026.

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Chicago Lakes Trail

5.13km

02:12

450m

Hike the moderate Chicago Lakes Trail for 3.2 miles (5.1 km) in Mount Evans Wilderness, gaining 1478 feet to stunning alpine lakes.

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Distance 1.10 km

Uphill 160 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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Upper & Lower Chicago Lakes

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Chicago Lakes Trail

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Chicago Lakes Trail to Mount Blue Sky

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