7.5 km
Total Distance
987 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A demanding but spectacular hike near Telluride to a vivid alpine lake below Blue Lake Pass. The trail climbs through wildflower meadows and steep switchbacks into a rugged basin. The intensely blue lake ringed by fourteen thousand foot peaks is a stunning reward.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes