Blue Lake Trail 1178.1
Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Jackson County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Mount Zirkel Wilderness, Jackson County, CO. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 768 ft (234 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 40 min
- High point
- 9,839 ft (2,999 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Blue Lake Trail 1178.1
How long is Blue Lake Trail 1178.1?
Blue Lake Trail 1178.1 is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 40 min. It climbs 768 ft (234 m) in total, up to a high point of 9,839 ft (2,999 m).
How hard is Blue Lake Trail 1178.1?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Blue Lake Trail 1178.1 shaded?
Mostly shaded (85% under trees).
What can you do on Blue Lake Trail 1178.1?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Blue Lake Trail 1178.1?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Bear Lakes Trail Mount Zirkel Wilderness · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Bear Creek Trail Mount Zirkel Wilderness · Hard · 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
- Red Dirt Pass Trail Mount Zirkel Wilderness · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
- Grizzly-Helena Trail Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
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