Blue Lake is a must-see for any outdoor enthusiast who stops over in Telluride. It's a stunning, picturesque lake tucked into the high country. The hike starts on top of Bridal Veil Falls, the road to the trailhead requires a truck, SUV or another vehicle with a bit more gusto (and clearance) than a Toyota, Corolla.
Luckily you can park at the bottom of the road, if necessary, and walk or hitchhike up to the trailhead. The trail itself follows an old mining road and weaves it's way into the high country. We unknowingly took a detour, which lengthened our hike substantially, but turned out to be spectacular with lush green mountains, waterfalls and fields of wildflowers.
We made it to the lake around noon, and were quite impressed with the incredible color of the water. The old buildings nearby and the rusty metal mining equipment show the area's rich history, and gave me the opportunity to get extra artsy while photographing the lake!
I'll definitely be returning to Blue Lake in the future. In the meantime though, I'm off to find adventure elsewhere!
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