Utah · Hiking

Blue Lake

13.8 mi
round trip
1,582 ft
climb
11,159 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Blue Lake is a hard hike of about 13.8 miles in the Beaver Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is a natural-surface out-and-back that gains about 1,582 feet in elevation. It starts at roughly 9,657 feet and reaches about 11,159 feet at the high point, so expect a significant climb over the course of the route. Bikes and horses are both allowed on the trail, which makes it a practical option for riders and pack animals. The climb is not a short one, so plan for a day on foot with a good deal of elevation on your back. Jim Reed Creek - Bosman is just 0.1 mile away, and Sawmill Ridge Trail and Big John's Dispersed Camping sit about 0.9 mile off. For fishing, Beaver Ranger District offers lake fishing about 3.9 miles away.

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