The U.S. Forest Service has officially decided to institute a hiking permit system for the Blue Lakes near Telluride ... user-created trails, negative dog interactions, illegal campfires, bear ...

It is known as Blue Lakes Trail and provides a path to the Lower ... You may also pass through Telluride on your way to the ...

The Blue Lakes, located in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Ouray ... In 2021, the Blue Lakes Trail saw its highest number of visitors on Sept. 5 when 509 people hiked there, according ...

With permits looming over Blue Lakes Trail, big closures are impacting hikers’ ability to access the popular trailhead and ...

One of Colorado’s most scenic – and popular – trails will close for the summer as part of a multi-step program to ensure the long-term sustainability of its natural resources.

But the local land manager has identified permits for day hikers and overnighters along Blue Lakes Trail as part of broad management ideas for Mount Sneffels Wilderness and surrounding areas.

Blue Lake Mayor Adelene Jones joined members of the Blue Lake City Council and townspeople on May 30 to break ground on the Annie & Mary Trail. “Blue Lake is an eclectic community with diverse ...