History lesson first!
Now we start to hike....
When the bridge is out .... turn back
Ready to cross the little river....
A small pile of trees alone the trail brought down by winter avalanches
first look at snow pack
My mountain flowers - so nice to see
our lunch spot
About to cross the little river with the colder then ice water... had just seen a lady who went swimming in this river.
She was cold...
Crossing and chilling the feet until they hurt
Warming in the sun after nearly taking a dip in the river
Side trip as if one hike was not enough on this beautiful day
Out flow of the lake
camp area on South end of lake
approaching the mean head bumping rock
Resting and eating snacks after climb up rocks