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Mills Lake
Trailhead: Glacier Gorge
Distance: 2.7 mi
Elevation Change: 760'
This heavily traveled trail passes Alberta Falls then the south side of East Glacier Knob before reaching a junction with the Loch Vale, Lake Haiyaha, and Fire trails. Bear left here, cross the stream and large granite slabs to arrive at the outlet of Mills Lake.
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Scratch That Itch
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"Whatcha Got For Me?"
The always fearless Gray Jay brazenly searches my pack for a treat.
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Ice
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Blue Winter Sky
The Longs Peak massif from just below Mills Lake.
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Flattop Mtn
View of the interesting north face of Flattop Mtn from near Mills Lake.
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Icy Mills