Ouray CO

Cell Coverage on Blue Lakes Trail

Three stunning alpine lakes beneath Mount Sneffels in the San Juan Mountains.

Trail Stats

Length 6.0 miles
Difficulty moderate
Elevation Gain 1500 ft
Peak Elevation ~10500 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon Fair
AT&T Poor
T-Mobile Poor

Our Recommendation

Verizon has the best coverage here, though service may be spotty. Consider downloading offline maps.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps as a backup
  • Service may be available at trailhead and summit
  • Don't rely on cell service for navigation

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