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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
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