Fall Hiking · Breckenridge, CO
Blue Lakes Trailhead
Before you go
Live · nearest station Aspen, 41 miGood window today. Daylight to 6:59 pm.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 62°
Trailhead temp
50° est. at 11,419 ft
Storm chance
32% afternoon
Wind
5 mph NNW
UV index
0.3 low
Sun window
6:53 am to 6:59 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
11,419ft
Season
Sep - Novin season
About
The Blue Lakes Trailhead in Breckenridge leads to Upper and Lower Blue Lakes, which are reservoirs accessible via gravel roads. This is not the Blue Lakes Trail in the San Juan Mountains near Ridgway. The route offers parking without reservations and allows pets on leash. The hike is rated easy to moderate, with a short walk to a waterfall between the lakes and a steeper climb to the Upper Lake. Elevation starts around 11,700 feet. Access is limited to summer and early fall, typically July through October, as the dirt road closes in winter. Hikers should expect high-altitude wind and potential snow at higher elevations. Wildlife includes mountain goats, marmots, and pikas. The trail is suitable for families and dogs.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
11,419 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Restrooms available
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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