Blue Lakes Trail in Mount Sneffels Wilderness
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 waterfalls, fields of wildflowers, and the impressive silhouettes of Mount Sneffels and Dallas Peak. Despite its popularity and occasional steep sections, the trail’s rewarding views and tranquil lake settings make it a memorable adventure for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake
- Distance: 9.1 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,651 ft
- Maximum elevation: 11,719 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,651 ft
- Minimum elevation: 9,360 ft
- Moving time: 4 h 43 m
- Moving speed: 1.9 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.7 mph
- Total time: 5 h 33 m
- Global speed: 1.6 mph
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Name: Blue Lakes Trail in Mount Sneffels Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: East Dallas, Ouray County, Colorado, United States (38.03513 -107.80695)
End: East Dallas, Ouray County, Colorado, United States (38.03534 -107.80699)
Coordinates: 37.99946 -107.82587 38.03541 -107.80608
Topography: Ouray County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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