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!

  • 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

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