Lower Blue Lake is a wonderful turquoise color.
Heading toward the trailhead, the views are increasingly spectacular.
Red columbine (Aquilegia elegantula) along the trail.
Mount Sneffels looms up ahead.
Entering the wilderness area.
As the trail climbs, the views become increasingly grand.
Expect some obstacles in June.
In a wet year, the lake is surrounded by wildflowers.
Looking back and down toward the valley below.
Lower Blue Lake rests below Dallas Peak.
Lower Blue Lake.
Lower Blue Lake backed by the Dallas Divide.
View from the climb up to Middle and Upper Blue Lakes.
Mount Sneffels as seen from County Road 7.
Mountain bluebells (Mertensia ciliata).