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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 closure is expected to remain through August and will be lifted as soon as it is deemed safe to do so. After the work, ...

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

With its towering peaks, mountain lakes, and even a via ferrata, Telluride’s rugged beauty and alpine charm offer a ...

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.