Blue Lake Trailhead
This trailhead accesses the Blue Lake Trail and the Sawmill Creek Trail.
General Information
You can find more information on the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website.
No motorized or mechanized equipment. Camps, campfires, and stock, where allowed, at least 200 feet from water and trails. Group size limited to 12 people or stock animals combined. There is a one-quarter mile closure zone around Blue and Hang Lakes. Alpine area closure, stoves only above 10,800 feet elevation (tree line).
No fees are required for this site
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.579753
Longitude: -105.855293
Elevation
11,020'
Directions
From Fort Collins, CO travel 11 miles northwest on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, and travel 54 miles west to the Blue Lake trailhead parking lot on the right, located across the highway from Forest Road 156, Long Draw Road.
Parking
The Blue Lake Trailhead accommodates approximately 14 vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Restrictions apply: Stock and pack animals are prohibited between May 15th and September 15th. Between September 16th and May 14th overnight stock use is prohibited.
