@marco.miglionico_: Unfortunately… this hike ruined all the other hikes for us.. 🤯🇺🇸🥾 . 📍Ice Lake and Island Lake via Ice Lake Trail, located in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton, Colorado. This amazing hike takes you through colorful wildflower meadows, past flowing streams, and up rocky slopes to two bright blue lakes that look like something from a dream . ⛰️ The trail is about 8 miles round trip with around 2,700 feet of elevation gain. It starts at South Mineral Creek and climbs steadily. First, you’ll reach Ice Lake, a bright blue lake surrounded by granite rocks. Then, a short but steep climb takes you to Island Lake, just over the ridge, where the water is so turquoise it almost doesn’t look real . 🥾 The hike is moderate to hard because of some rocky parts and the high altitude, so take your time. The best months to visit are mid-July to early September, when wildflowers bloom and most of the snow has melted. Even in summer, it can be cold because the lakes sit above 12,000 feet . 🌼 Along the way, you’ll see fields of colorful wildflowers like columbine, lupine, and paintbrush. The lakes get their bright blue color from tiny bits of glacial silt floating in the water, making them look so unreal . 🚙 You won’t need a 4WD to get to the trailhead even if you will be driving on a dirt road. Start early to avoid crowds, found a parking spot and catch the best light. We started our hike at 5.30 AM . Colorado | Alpine Lakes | Ice Lake | Island Lake | Travel | Adventure | Hiking | Blue Lakes | Waterfall | Roadtrip | Travel Guide | Travel Tips | Road Trip | Travel Inspiration . #colorado #travel #travelmore #traveladventures #silverton

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