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Ouray County

Lower Blue Lake – Upper Blue Lake loop from Dallas Peak

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Ouray County

Lower Blue Lake – Upper Blue Lake loop from Dallas Peak

Hard

10

hikers

Lower Blue Lake – Upper Blue Lake loop from Dallas Peak

03:37

8.04km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.13 km for 2.05 km

Waypoints

A

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1

131 m

Lower Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lower Blue Lake sits at almost 11,000 ft of elevation and is the largest of the three lakes. If you are continuing higher, it is a bit of a detour …

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2

1.94 km

Upper Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

Upper Blue Lake is a high alpine lake that sits at 11,720 ft and is just below the 14,158 ft Mt. Sneffels. The views from this basin are pretty stunning.

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3

4.10 km

Blue Lakes Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

B

8.04 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

8.02 km

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