ALPINE LAKES
Discover stunning alpine lake hikes in Central Colorado. Trek to crystal-clear Mohawk, Chihuahua, Lily Pad, Crystal, and Blue Lakes through aspen groves and wildflower meadows. Trails range from easy 2-mile loops to challenging 6–8 mile treks—perfect for all skill levels seeking stunning high-country vistas!
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BLUE LAKES
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 1 MILE
ELEVATION GAIN: 108 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY
CLOSEST TOWN: BRECKENRIDGE
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LAKE EMMA
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 1.5 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 623 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE
CLOSEST TOWN: ALMA
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MCCULLOUGH GULCH
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 3.6 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 951 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE
CLOSEST TOWN: BRECKENRIDGE
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GRAY'S LAKE
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 4.6 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,200 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE
CLOSEST TOWN: DILLON
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WHEELER LAKE
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 6.5 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,266 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MODERATE
CLOSEST TOWN: ALMA
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CHIHUAHAU LAKE
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 7.4 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,902 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: HARD
CLOSEST TOWN: DILLON
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MAYFLOWER LAKE & MOHAWK LAKES
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 7.2 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 1,919 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: HARD
CLOSEST TOWN: BRECKENRIDGE
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CRYSTAL LAKE
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 8.5 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 2,578 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: HARD
CLOSEST TOWN: BRECKENRIDGE
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WILLOW LAKES
ROUTE TYPE: OUT & BACK
LENGTH: 11.6 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN: 2,742 FEET
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: HARD
CLOSEST TOWN: SILVERTHORNE
