Tag: Blue Lakes
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Colorado’s Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking ‘first phase’ of broader plan
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A scenic destination in southwest Colorado has closed for the summer, marking the start of more changes to come. This month marked the start of a U.S. Forest Service order closing the trailhead for Blue…
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6 stunning alpine lakes to hike to this summer in Colorado
For the sturdy explorer in Colorado, the rarefied air of 14,000 feet might be the ultimate reward after a hard hike. Or it might be the refreshing, scenic shore of an alpine lake. The waters appear like jewels on a map, sapphires tucked high in the mountains. And, indeed, you’ll have to earn these treasures.…
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Permits could be required to hike Colorado’s Blue Lakes
Hiking to a popular chain of lakes in Colorado could require a permit under a U.S. Forest Service proposal. Several details are still being determined; the prospect is the focus of ongoing public outreach, including an open house Ouray Ranger District has scheduled for Monday. But the local land manager has identified permits for day…