We drove up to Mt Evans, intending to do a 6 mile hike around Echo Lake.
The lake is beautiful...in a beautiful setting. The hike wasn't to have much of an elevation gain.
One of the guys we were with, suggested a different hike from the same trailhead. He suggested we hike up to Chicago Lakes...saying it was a gorgeous hike. We all agreed to go.
It was absolutely gorgeous...the first part was a lot of up and down hill, very rocky, but gorgeous views all along the way. You can see Ron in the lead, with Jill and Rick behind him. I think Deb was ahead of Ron and Baxter.
When we stopped to have a snack, I figured out I could set up my phone and then use my watch to actually snap the picture! We tried it multiple times!
Getting up to this point was tough! There was a LOT of elevation gain...can't remember exactly how much, but around 1800'. I was struggling as I had hiked twice this week, both times 6-8 miles. But look at this! It was so worth the struggle! People we passed said there was a moose, but unfortunately, we never saw it.
What a spot for a snack break...well, it was a snack break for everyone except Ron. He took a lunch break.
Sometimes I have to pinch myself to realize I really do live in the midst of all this! That's Deb in this picture.
Ron is definitely enjoying the hikes...and the beauty of this place.
Deb
Jill and Rick
Deb with Chicago Lake in the background
Rick and Jill
The group for this hike!
Ron, Baxter and I crossing a stream
Ron, Deb and Rick
Me, Baxter and Ron at Chicago Lake
It was a perfect day hiking...a bit exhausting...a bit challenging...but oh so worth it!
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