Alta Lakes
Distance:
5 miles one way
Elevation Gain:
1700 feet
Location:
Surrounding Areas 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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