Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Gem Lake


Aug17 - Gem Lake - 3.4 miles - 8,820 ft - 1186 ft gain
Dad, Melissa, Laura, Trent, Miranda, Maria, Sarah, and Alena make the inaugural trip to Gem Lake.  With only 1000 feet of elevation gain, it seamed simple, but this hike was actually pretty strenuous.  Great views of town and nearby peaks along the way.

Up go the troops


Alena pauses for a breather
Gem Lake - small but pretty
Trent half way up the cliffs

Another shot


Another group photo, Gem Lake

Dad cools off Sarah with 22 ounces of mountain lake water!