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Blue Lake - Indian Peaks Wilderness

Nederland Colorado Hikes

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Blue Lake - Indian Peaks Wilderness - Nederland Colorado Hikes

A wonderful day hike up to Blue Lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. This short hike takes you up to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by stunning alpine peaks.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Nederland
Length: 5 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Season: June to October
Trailhead Elevation: 10,400 feet
Top Elevation: 11,400 feet
Local Contacts: Boulder Ranger District
Local Maps: Trails Illustrated Indian Peaks / Gold Hill #102
Topo Map: Blue Lake - Indian Peaks Wilderness Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Colorado's Front Range Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

LBradburn Rating:
Date of Trip: 7/14/2009
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great trail with amazing views and beautiful wildflowers. There were a lot…
Meredith Rating:
Date of Trip: 10/1/2007
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Great early October hike, some snow on the trail, but practically hiker fre…

Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Highs 43 to 53. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to around 40 mph in the morning and early this afternoon.

  2. Tonight
    Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Lows 18 to 26. Chance of snow 10 percent. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Partly sunny. Highs 38 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

  4. Sunday Night
    Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the evening...then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows 16 to 22. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Colorado's Front Range
Hiking Colorado's Front Range

by Bob D'Antonio (Falcon Publishing)

Here are 55 of the finest trails that the northern foothills have to offer. Situated between low-lyi…

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