The Blue Lakes Trail in Colorado is one of our all time favorite day hikes!
This is a moderate hike that takes you to an alpine lake with perfect turquoise water, and then a crystal clear middle lake and upper lake surrounded by impressive peaks.
You can do this hike on a day trip from Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride, or other popular areas in Colorado, and it doesn’t require too much driving from any of those areas.
This guide will explain every aspect of the Blue Lakes hike, from the trailhead all the way to the upper lake!
