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Blue Lakes Trail in Mount Sneffels Wilderness trails

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Blue Lakes Trail in Mount Sneffels Wilderness

United States > Colorado > Ouray County

The Lower, Middle and Upper Blue Lakes Trail in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness offers an enchanting journey through dense forests, alpine meadows, and steep switchbacks, ultimately revealing a trio of vivid turquoise lakes cradled by towering peaks. Along the way, hikers are treated to sights like cascading…

Distance: 9.1 mi • Elevation gain: 2,651 ft • Maximum elevation: 11,719 ft