Arguably my favorite camping trip of the past year. I'm still not sure I've seen a lake as beautiful as this one. It's the most vibrant color I've ever seen in water, and it glistens like a jewel in sunlight.
We got to spend an entire 24 hours here.. which was amazing, especially after the hike in. 21 miles roundtrip in midsummer sun. It was hot. The last mile is straight up a boulder field with no shade whatsoever. We were all pretty dead. But once we crested that final hill and caught the first glimpse of this place, I completely forgot about the hike and how tired I was.
All of us were instantly rejuvenated and excited at the beauty of this place. Pretty crazy how nature can affect us in such a way. We spent the rest of the day relaxing, swimming, exploring, eating, napping... perfect.
Looking forward to my return here.
-Nathaniel
