Distance: 6.6 miles RT to lower lake Elevation Gain: 1600′ Starting Elevation: 9,350′ Rating: Moderate The Blue Lakes Trail between Ridgway and Telluride is perhaps my all time favorite hike or at least in the top 3. The color of the lakes brings to mind some of the glacial lakes around Lake Louise near Banff. [...]
Distance: 10 miles RT Elevation Gain: 1518′ Starting Elevation: 11,480′ Rating: Moderate The drive to the trailhead is a bit tedious on a gravel road but be patient. This hike is not much to speak of until the end and then look out on views that can best be described as breathtaking. The hike is [...]