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First-of-its-kind hiking permit may be required in Colorado’s gorgeous Blue Lakes

The U.S. Forest Service says increased visitation in recent years has caused damage to the environment

It's a 3-mile hike to the first of the three Blue Lakes near Mount Sneffels. That's the halfway point if you want to visit all three. Pack some gear and stay a night or two to truly enjoy the area. (Photo by R. Scott Rappold/Special to The Denver Post)
It’s a 3-mile hike to the first of the three Blue Lakes near Mount Sneffels. That’s the halfway point if you want to visit all three. Pack some gear and stay a night or two to truly enjoy the area. (Photo by R. Scott Rappold/Special to The Denver Post)
Staff portrait of Tiney Ricciardi on May 28, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
By | cricciardi@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The USFS also wants to ban camping above treeline and eliminate dispersed camping near the Blue Lakes trailhead.
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