Nicole Brennecke
This is one of my all time favorite day hikes. Start by parking your car off the side of highway 108 and you will see a small trail on the right side. It will lead you up and deep in the mountains. There are plenty of wildflowers and beautiful landscape. Be careful because there are a few spots where the terrain becomes very rocky and you can easily slip. There is also a beautiful creek to enjoy along your ascent. Once you reach Blue Canyon, you might fall short of your words, it is an amazing crystal blue color surrounded by tall, dark peaks. This hike is a short 3.6 miles in and out trip. Be sure to follow the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
5.0
The trail starts out flat and continues this way for a while giving you a chance to really take in your surroundings. Then you will start a small decent down to the creek which you will have to cross a few times. This is where my friends and I lost the trail. We ended up on the wrong side of the creek which made our ascent much more difficult, having to climb granite rocks and walls. However if you stay on the trail, your journey won't be half as strenuous or long. Mind you, there is still quite a bit of snow coverage so make sure to keep a sharp eye out for the trail. There are plenty of trail markers so don't feel discouraged, we were just more than excited to get to the lake. Once you have reached Bull Run, you will be more than grateful to have made time for this trek. The views are absolutely stunning and the sunsets are unreal. I would gladly make the trip out here again. Whether you are staying the night or just enjoying a nice day, be sure to follow the Leave No Trace outdoor ethics.
4.0
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