The Blue Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,417 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,157 ft. and an elevation range of 1,260 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
7.8 mi | 4,157 ft | 5,417 ft | 1,260 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
3.2 hrs | 55.2 | 663 ft | 1,257 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
3.3 hrs | 104.8 | 1,257 ft | 663 ft |
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Download the PDF Blue Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Blue Lake Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
Yes, this trail is also known as Blue Lake Trail #3645.
The length of the trail is 7.8 miles (12.5 km) or 16,886 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 3.3 hours in the opposite direction.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)