Share Album Published January 1, 2020 "Beautiful Lake Marv", "Zone Lake", and "Joyce's Pond" These three lakes are officially unnamed.
Share Album Published September 18, 2019 Lake Dunraven, 'Whiskey Lake', and 'Scotch Lake' Trailhead: Dunraven (North Fork) Lake Dunraven Distance: 11.1 mi Elevation Change: 3.360' From Lost Lake, use the trail on the south side of the lake, past the campsites, and climb to the bench that holds Husted. Cross the stream at the southern end of the wetlands. Use game trails to cross the willow and skirt the krummholz. Climb the wide gulley to the top of the ridge. Descend the gentle slope to the southern shore of Lake Dunraven. 'Whiskey Lake' Distance: 11.5 mi Elevation Change: 3,640' From Lake Dunraven, I crossed the stream close to Dunraven and went up the tundra ramp up to Whiskey.'Scotch Lake' Distance: 11.7 mi Elevation Change: 3,720' I crossed the outlet to the east side of Whiskey and then south to a shallow tundra ramp up to Scotch Lake.
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.
Share Album Published July 27, 2019 Green and "Italy" Lakes (4 new items) Trailhead: Glacier Gorge Via:Black Lake Green Lake Distance: 6.0 mi Elevation Change: 2,360' From Black Lake, follow the trail up the inlet. After climbing about 400', the trail along the stream turns south into the bowl immediately beneath Longs Peak. Continue along the stream, navigating granite slabs and sometimes dense krummholz to Green Lake. "Italy" Lake Distance: 6.2 mi Elevation Change: 2,440' "Italy" Lake is not officially named. It lies a couple hundred yards south and slightly above Green Lake.
Share Album Published July 21, 2019 Round Pond Trailhead: Bear Lake Gorge Distance: 2.4 mi Elevation Change: 890' Take the trail from Bear Lake to Odessa Lake. Leave the trail in the talus field above Mill Creek. Cross the creek into the forest and contour around Joe Mills Mountain to the saddle. Some searching may be necessary.
Share Album Published June 29, 2019 Lake Irene Trailhead: Lake Irene Picnic Area Distance: 0.5 mi Elevation Change: -60' The guide says it's half a mile but I'd call it more like a hundred yards. Take the well improved trail downhill from the parking lot.