We hiked to just above the 1st lake in early July of 2023. It had been mostly overcast and not all that impressive looking until we got up above that lake, and almost magically the sky became clear in a matter of minutes. Oh my gosh, what a difference! It was probably the prettiest view we had on our trip to Colorado that week. I was glad to see your video on what it looked like at the other lakes. I think we were nearly as stoked as you with the beauty we saw that day. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
@MrRarehair My wife and I are planning on doing this hike in early July of this year. I’m curious what the strength of the “streams” were like when you were there that time last year. Obviously every year’s different but still curious
Regarding the strength of the streams when we were there last July-the water was not quite knee deep. It was definitely moving enough to get your attention, but not what we considered to be dangerous. We just made sure of our footing on the submerged rocks by using our trekking poles and it ended up being fine. And as you might imagine, the water temp was chilly-we were glad we brought separate water shoes.
I was just there in July 2023 this video does 0 justice I 1000% recommend seeing this in person! Breathtaking views! Anyone planning on doing this hike make sure to get something that’s lifted or rent a jeep.
Hey there, great video. Did you enter from Ouray or Ridgeway? Sounds like the Ouray Southern route might be a little easier drive? Either way, we will be hitting the trail this weekend. Thanks again.
We are visiting Ouray with our two teenagers and our dog next month. Planning on hiking this trail. It looks incredible! Do you think a minivan could make it down the road to the trailhead?
ya there are no cross ditches so really any vehicle can make it the concern is getting a flat tire. Best to have a spare or at least get one of those flat tire patch kits just in case.
I go To Ouray from Key Largo….it definitely takes me a full day to acclimate to 7,800 ft above sea level. I always wait until day three to do any strenuous hikes.
Thanks for creating this video. I'm interested in hiking the first part of this. Could you tell me how long it took you to get to the first lake? Thanks.
@@birendraa No prob, I just went up to the third lake last week for the third time. My Strava activity should be public under my name Eric Jenkins if you search. I highly recommend Columbine Lake near Silverton if you've never hiked it.
Watching you have to scramble over those trees just proves that when you cut off motorized travel, the trails will eventually become impassable. The hikers are not carrying saws to clear the trails. It's motorcyclists that do that every year *on their own dime* and every year we lose access to more and more trails because hikers don't want to deal with motos on "their" trails. Once they start getting impassable, they *will* get shut down. Mark my words I am watching it happen right in my back yard. Loss of access for everyone due to selfishness on the part of one group. If you truly love having these trails and the access they provide, supporting moto access to them is the only way to save them. .ps We also do constant trail improvements like safe bridges, water bars, erosion repair, and just about whatever is needed to keep them open. For free. There are not enough FS crews to do it, the hikers and horse people don't do it, so anything but the main trails will get neglected.
I'm from Vancouver Island and its the motos with chainsaws on their backs that clear a lot of our trails too. Many trails have been lost around here too so I understand you point of view.
Beautiful trail video. I don't want to be a Karen, but lots of walking off trail on Alpine tundra can cause damage that takes decades to recover. I hope that wasn't your Cairn you were standing near. If you see cairns that aren't marking a trail on bare rock, kick them over.
