Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

A scenic destination in southwest Colorado has closed for the summer, marking the start of more changes to come. This month marked the start of a previous U.S. Forest Service order closing the trailhead for Blue Lakes -- the launchpoint for the chain of turquoise waters high in the San Juan Mountains. The closure is expected to last through August or "as soon as it is safe to access the area," according to the Forest Service notice detailing rec…