hikerdude63

Thanks!

I think it's about an hour if traffic around the lake cooperates. Also, I wouldn't do this hike earlier than late June. I went early June and there was A LOT of snow.

Stanley Glacier Trail, Kooteney National Park, British Columbia.

Coastal Trail, Salt Point State Park, California.

Here's a shot of Lake Tahoe from the summit of Mt. Rose. Mt.Rose Trail, Mt. Rose Wilderness, Nevada.

Beautiful photo!

Thanks! The Dude does indeed abide.

Thank you!

It kind of does.

Sounds awesome, especially the no crowds part.

That place looks beautiful! As far as my getting out- I'm retired and have an understanding wife...

I'm glad you liked the photo!

I must say, I do feel fortunate to live reasonably close to these places.

Thanks!

Marpole Lake, Whaleback Trail, Yoho National Park, British Columbia.

Thanks! Also, thanks for the repost.

This shot is looking west from the Mt. Tallac Trail. The lakes from front to back are Gilmore Lake, Suzie Lake, and Lake Aloha. Desolation Wilderness, California.

This is an unnamed pond on the Tyee Lakes Trail, Inyo National Forest, California.

Seeing your dogs frolicking in the snow made my morning. Thanks for that!

Thank you, Scarlett!

I guess that's the downside of starting before sunrise. I'm usually out and back before a lot of clouds form.

Thanks!

Lake Sabrina just before sunrise. Sabrina Basin Trail, Inyo National Forest, California.

Thanks!

Bishop Pass Trail at Long Lake with Mt. Goode in the background, Inyo National Forest, California.

Thanks for the info. I've been told there is also a species of Jeffery Pine that only grows in this area.

Wow! Cool tree.

I got the impression that these trees have had a hard life... Cottonwood Pass Loop, Golden Trout Wilderness, California.

This is a shot of Chocolate Peak just after dawn. Chocolate/Ruwau Lake Loop, Inyo National Forest, California.

Here's some more scenery from the Fairyland Loop, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.