Share Album Published August 31, 2019 Hourglass Lake From Spruce Lake climb to about 9800' and contour around Castle Rock. Proceed up Spruce Canyon to the outlet of Hourglass Lake. Climb about 800' to the lake.
Share Album Published August 30, 2019 Spruce Lake (1 new item) Trailhead: Fern Lake Via: Fern Lake Distance: 4.8 mi Elevation Change: 1,510' The spur trail to Spruce Lake is actually a hundred yards or so short of Fern Lake. This is a very pretty trail but can be difficult to follow at times, particularly a cairn marked section through a boulder field. The trail also passes through a few marshy spots with boardwalks.
Share Album Published August 29, 2019 Spruce Lake (1 new item) Trailhead: Fern Lake Via: Fern Lake Distance: 4.8 mi Elevation Change: 1,510' The spur trail to Spruce Lake is actually a hundred yards or so short of Fern Lake. This is a very pretty trail but can be difficult to follow at times, particularly a cairn marked section through a boulder field. The trail also passes through a few marshy spots with boardwalks.
Share Album Published August 26, 2019 Ptarmigan Tarn Trailhead: Bear Lake Via: Lake Helene Distance: 3.6 mi Elevation Change: 1,473' At Lake Helene, cross the outlet and follow the fairly well-defined trail along the west shore. As the trail rises it begins to fade and there are few cairns to mark the way. But route finding is not difficult, and there is little willow or krummholz to bar the way.
Share Album Published August 2, 2019 Dream Lake (1 new item) Trailhead: Bear Lake Via: Nymph Lake Distance: 1.1 mi Elevation Change: 450' From Nymph Lake the trail passes through an aspen grove and over rocks with nice views of Longs Peak. Shortly after reaching Tyndall Creek the trail splits, with the Haiyaha trail branching to the left. Continue a short distance to the right to reach Dream Lake.