Distance: 6.6 miles RT to lower lake 9 miles to upper lakes Elevation Gain: 1600′ Starting Elevation: 9,350′ Rating: Moderate I got a chance this past weekend to revisit one of my favorite all time hikes; the Blue Lakes up near Ouray, Colorado. Even though much of the trail from the lower lake up to [...]
While I hesitate to share this town in southwest Colorado because I’d like to keep it all to myself (although I think word has gotten out). Ouray, Colorado has to be one of the most breathtaking mountain towns in this state full of spectacular mountain towns. Surrounded by the rugged San Juan Mountains, the views [...]