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Blue Lakes are part of a cluster of lakes, 12-miles south of Highway 88 at Hope Valley.
The lakes are one-in-a-million places to paddle
if you enjoy an unspoiled alpine setting and are
one of California’s premier paddling
destinations, ideal for adventurous paddlers who
crave remote getaways. Many paddlers consider
these lakes to be two of the most beautiful
lakes in Northern California.
Special features of these mystical lakes are
their unique beauty and the tranquil
atmosphere. The lush greenery along with the
mysterious mountains and the tranquil
setting offers superb paddling opportunities
for all skill levels of paddlers.The sparkling waters are truly the best way
to explore this peaceful haven, giving you
ample opportunity to catch a rare moment
observing the diverse wildlife that makes
their home here.
Blue Lakes offers some of the best rainbow
trout fishing in the state of California.
Even though the catch here is primarily
rainbow trout, there are a few cut- throat
and brook trout as well. Both lakes have a
dirt launch access, or you can hand launch
from a number of the campsites positioned by
the shore.
Snowfall
makes the lake access road impassible fro m
the end of October to late spring.
There is a 3-mile hiking trail around Upper
Blue Lake and a 2-mile trek up to Granite
Lake makes an interesting half-day hike from
Blue Lakes.
Map of Blue Lakes- Carson Pass
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