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Blue Lake #707.1A
The Blue Lake Trail #707.1A climbs at a gradual grade from the lower trailhead off the Spring Camp Trail #707 through open stands of aspen and mixed spruce/fir to the upper trailhead on the northwest corner of Blue Lake. From the upper trailhead there are many scenic vistas of the rim of the Grand Mesa and the surrounding boulder fields. Blue Lake is a small lake that sits just below the rim of the Grand Mesa and is surrounded by basalt talus fields. The lake is fed by runoff from Flowing Park which sits just above the lake above the rim of the mesa and feeds into the lake near the southeast corner. Blue Lake supports a healthy cutthroat trout population which offers anglers excellent fishing opportunities as well as the beautiful scenery of the area.
At a Glance
| Rentals & Guides: | Colorado Mountain Adventures |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | July |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Fishing. |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Junction, CO |
| Restroom: | Yes |
General Information
Directions:LOWER ACCESS:
Travel east from Grand Junction approximately 12 miles on Highway 50 to its intersection with the Lands End Road, FSR #100. Turn left onto the Lands End Road and travel 2.7 miles to the Purdy Mesa/Kannah Creek Road intersection. Turn right onto the Kannah Creek Road and travel 0.1 miles until the Purdy Mesa Road splits off, stay on the right fork and travel an additional 6.7 miles on the Kannah Creek Road. At this location the Kannah Creek Road crosses a bridge over Kannah Creek and reaches a parking area at the city intake. From the parking area, travel up the Kannah Creek Trail #706 approximately 0.14 miles to its intersection with the Spring Camp Trail #707 which forks right off the Kannah Creek Trail. Travel up the Spring Camp Trail from its lower trailhead 4.37 miles to the Blue Lake Trailhead.
UPPER ACCESS:
The only access to the Blue Lake Upper Trailhead is to travel up the Blue Lake Trail itself 0.82 miles from the lower trailhead off the Spring Camp Trail.
Parking:
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Spring Camp Trail #707. T. 13S., R. 96W., Sec. 6. U.S.G.S. Map: Indian Point.
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
Dead ends at Blue Lake. T. 13S., R. 96W., Sec. 6. U.S.G.S. Map: Indian Point.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Related Information
Location
Snowboard Groomer
Snowmobile Rider on the Grand Mesa.
Enjoying the views while getting a workout on snowshoes.