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The trail around the lower lake can be easily accessed and allows older folks and very young families an easy and breathtakingly beautiful hike.

Off the beaten path - plenty of hiking opportunities, beautiful lake, and mountain goats!

Great Views, but the road to the Blue Lakes is two miles of gravel road and it is a very rough road.

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Hiway 9 South of Breck to Blue Lakes Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424

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Breckenridge78

Colorado Springs, Colorado

168

Reviewed 1 week ago

Get away from the crowds of Quandary Peak and try Blue lake

I went up on a Saturday 7 Sep 19 with the intent to climb Quandary Peak off of highway 9 south or Breckenridge but when I go to the trailhead the parking lot was full and all roads leading to it were lined with cars....More

Date of experience: September 2019

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CharlesArmyBrat55

Omaha, Nebraska

7911

Reviewed 1 week ago

must have four wheel drive

not alot on the web about this but on a wonderful day we took three jeeps and 8 grandkids and did a picnic. the waterfall was gorgouis, the stream is sweet. no facilitiies so take some chairs and blankets with your food. lots of folks...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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chelslynne

Palm Coast, Florida

504192

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

You must drive up to the Blue Lakes

If you were lucky as we were it's possible to see Mountain Goats right in the parking lot! The trail would be lovely but we only followed it a short distance as my goal was only to try to see the goats.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Jessica B

32

Reviewed July 31, 2019

Amazing!! Surprised by the second falls past the upper lake dam!

We decided last minute to do this hike. My husband, and two kids (boy 11 and girl 13) drove up to the top (second lake) in our Honda Pilot after stopping at the first lake to take some pictures. We were being wimps about crossing...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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scase

Stillwater, Oklahoma

3512

Reviewed July 17, 2019 via mobile

A must see

We spent most of the day here. We saw two Moose in the morning around 10:00 am down near the lower lake. We saw many goats though they were higher up. Two moms and their babies came down in the afternoon. Two were on the...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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Rachel709_12

Blue Springs, Missouri

4820

Reviewed July 17, 2019 via mobile

By far the best!!

We went up to the top via car. It's a bit scary going up but breathtaking. Once up there take the gravel road (via foot) that looks like a road over the dam. At the end is a trail on the other side of the...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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C3368GCjessicag

Rockville, Maryland

5618

Reviewed July 16, 2019 via mobile

Great Hike!

We hiked to the waterfall. As of Jule 1st there was still quite a bit of snow on the trail. We made it through ok, then had to find the way to the waterfall but it was worth it. The waterfall is easy to climb...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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Bkbak

Arizona

756212

Reviewed June 30, 2019

Beautiful

Take the time to drive up this road. Start listening for the creek on the left side and then stop when you hear the falls. It's beautiful. You'll notice some mine ruins halfway up the mountain to the left. Despite being the third day of...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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rubletx

Dallas, Texas

6740

Reviewed September 14, 2018

Beautiful Views

We drove up to the blue lakes one morning after it had snowed. Views were so beautiful. We hiked around and saw some marmots, chipmunks, and some pikas, but unfortunately, no mountain goats. It was definitely worth the drive down the unpaved road.

Date of experience: September 2018

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MotoTravlr

Austin, Texas

11635

Reviewed September 9, 2018

Early fall the trees are beautiful

Fairly easy drive, on a decent dirt road. 4wd is not required. The lower lake is a nice view in the valley. The upper lake isn't worth the one lane dirt road up to it, in my opinion. Drive-able up to the lake with a...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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julieruskin1

Is there cell service on this trail? Thanks!

August 2, 2018|

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I do not know, but I very much doubt it. It is in Monte Cristo Gulch, and most gulches in this part of the Rockies do not have cell service.

mktgoddess

What time were you there to see the goats?

August 2, 2016|

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We were there on a weekday in late July around noon. There were no goats. If you are already in Breck, this is a short drive off the highway, so you might check. It is hard to tell when they will show up. If you are... More