DESTINATION Mitchell and Blue Lakes Trail 1 Photoset
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| Hiking | 5.40 Miles |
1,000 AEG |
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| no partners | | | Even before arriving at the parking area, I was "greeted" by a huge bull moose not more than 10 feet from my vehicle. The trail is well-maintained and is heavily forested through the trek to Mitchell Lake. Once at the lake, depart the trail for a short distance in order to fully appreciate its span and the talus slopes that descend to its shoreline. Returning to the trail I continued the ascent up to and above the treeline, all the while listening to the waters that flow from Blue Lake; and, eventually spotting the lake itself after yet another rise in the trail. The trail itself ends at the lake, but skirting the water's edge I could continue up to the glacier. The vegetation at this elevation is low and dense in spots, clearly indicating I had entered into another climate zone. I passed fewer than half-dozen fellow hikers, but imagine the weekends are more popular. Given the relative remoteness of the area, I had expected to encounter more wildlife; but, all-in-all the proximity of that moose was enough for one day. This trail is definitely worth the effort expended, and I plan to return. |
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