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Lower Blue Lake

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Lower Blue Lake

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mount Sneffels Wilderness

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    1. Blue Lakes Trail — Mt. Sneffels Wilderness

    13.8km

    04:45

    740m

    740m

    Alpine trail to three turquoise glacial lakes beneath towering Mt. Sneffels in Colorado's wilderness.

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    Intermediate

    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    July 20, 2023

    Lower Blue Lake sits at almost 11,000 ft of elevation and is the largest of the three lakes. If you are continuing higher, it is a bit of a detour to go to the banks of the lake, but well worth it. From the western shore you get an amazing view of Mt. Sneffels towering above.

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      Elevation 3,340 m

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      Location: Ouray County, Colorado, United States

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