Alta Lakes Road is 6 miles south of Telluride on Hwy. 145. To reach the ghost town of Alta, stay on the main road for 4 miles. To get to the lakes, turn right at the town and follow the signs to Alta Lakes. High-clearance vehicles recommended.

Access from Telluride Ski Resort

Boomerang Trail, which can be accessed from either Prospect Trail or Basin Trail, follows a Forest Service road approximately two miles to scenic Alta Lakes and the historic mining town of Alta.

The Alta Lakes area is managed by the USFS.

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