Blue Lake Trail,
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest

Located 22.4 miles from Estes Park, Colorado (CO)
4 Stars
15,074 Steps 1  (6.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Arapaho and Roosevelt Blue Lake Trail

Elevation

The Blue Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 11,060 ft., a minimum elevation of 9,393 ft. and an elevation range of 1,667 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.9 mi9,393 ft11,060 ft1,667 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.9 hrs62.3748 ft1,352 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.1 hrs112.71,352 ft748 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Blue Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Johnny Moore Mountain, CO
  2. North Topo Map: Rawah Lakes, CO
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Boston Peak, CO
  4. West Topo Map: Gould, CO
  5. Topo Map: Clark Peak, CO
  6. East Topo Map: Chambers Lake, CO
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Jack Creek Ranch, CO
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Richthofen, CO
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Fall River Pass, CO

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Blue Lake Trail #959.

What is the length of the Blue Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.9 miles (11.1 km) or 15,074 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Blue Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.9 hours in one direction and in 3.1 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.