Lime Mesa Trail leads to two alpine lakes, Ruby Lake and Emerald Lake. The lakes are seasonal (snowed in during the winter) and take a while to thaw out in the spring and summer months. The trail floods sometimes (especially the higher sections of trail), but this trail is full of growth and wildlife from start to finish.

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1. Ruby Lake & Emerald Lake via Lime Mesa Trail — San Juan National Forest

22.9km

03:08

900m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 3,640 m

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Tuesday 17 February

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Location: La Plata County, Colorado, United States

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1. Ruby Lake & Emerald Lake via Lime Mesa Trail — San Juan National Forest

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