|
Blue Lake is a beautiful deep-blue, small 160-acre lake surrounded by ponderosa pine, white
fir trees and meadows. It is located
approximately 15-miles east of Likely, and 35-miles south of Alturas, California, in the South
Warner Mountains. The lake, which is crystal
clear and deep blue, has patches of lily pads
and provides pleasant paddling opportunities.
The lake offers a great escape from bustling
city life and provides access to a variety
of outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether
you want to paddle, sit in front of a
campfire or fish, Blue Lake is the perfect
place to visit if you’re in the vicinity.
The lake is reached primarily from Likely,
Modoc County., via a half-hour drive on paved
Jess Valley Road, which follows the south
fork of the Pit River upstream for a
distance.
The most interesting feature of Blue Lake, I
believe, is the abundance of wildlife.
Kayaking in the spring and fall gives
paddlers a break from the relentless summer
heat, and is an opportune time to enjoy the
scenery while the pesky insects are gone.
The lake supports both stocked rainbows and
wild brown trout. After a pleasant paddle,
there are miles of hiking and mountain
biking trails around the lake to explore. A
2-mile hiking trail rings the lake, and
there is also a trail along little Parsnip
Creek, which enters the lake.
 Trails range
from easy to challenging, with steep hills
and terrain providing vistas that overlook
the lake.Check it out the next time you are
in the area.
Map of Blue Lake - Lassen County
|
