Distance: 8.4-10.6 miles RT (the shorter distance is from 4wd road) Elevation Gain: 3100′-3600′Starting Elevation: 9,200′ Rating: Moderate to Difficult Notes: Pay close attention when driving to the trailhead and continue past the Bachelor/Syracuse mine tour sign. We made the mistake of turning left when you see the mine tour sign. The name is intriguing [...]
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. [...]