Blue Lakes Trailhead

PARKING
The summer parking permit/shuttle system in place for the main Quandary Peak trailhead does NOT include the road to Blue Lakes. Hopefully we will continue to have free, unreserved access to this area. Colorado Springs Utilities, who owns the dam, has recently started gating the Blue Lakes road 3/4 mile below the dam but there is parking near the gate.

Location

RangeTenmile Range

Elevation11,700'

Lat/Lon39.38695, -106.09995

14ersQuandary Peak

Road Difficulty

2 2WD, rough dirt, good clearance

Rough 2WD dirt to the TH.

Driving Directions

From Breckenridge, drive 8 miles south on Colorado 9. On a sharp corner of Colorado 9, turn west onto the 850 road (Blue Lakes road). Continue on Blue Lakes road as it climbs west. Near 1.4 miles, if the gate is closed, you'll have to park in this area because Colorado Springs Utilities has closed the remaining road to the dam. Follow the road another 3/4 mile to reach the dam.

On-Site Info

ParkingAbout 20 cars can park at the gate near the lower lake. 12-15 cars can park at the dam, if the road is open that far.

CampingNo good camping spots in the area.

Restrooms?No

Fees?No

Photos

Winter Access

Approximately 0.3 miles up the 850 road from the standard Quandary trailhead, you'll find parking for 8-10 vehicles at the winter closure.

Trailhead added by BillMiddlebrook

Status Updates
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2/18/2005 Posted On: 2/18/2005 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: The Blue Lakes road is closed in winter near the old Monte Cristo trailhead. It usually opens in late May or early June. Good-clearance 2WD vehicles can drive to the Blue Lakes Dam.

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