Eldora, CO Lost Lake Hike
This hike was a perfect challenge with lots of hiking uphill and about 4.5 miles round trip. The hike goes through pine groves, past waterfalls and up to Lost Lake which has gorgeous views of the mountains in the distance and beautiful water.
I got to hike this trail with my childhood friend who came to Colorado for a weekend to visit and enjoy the mountains.
Saint Mary's Glacier Hike in Idaho Springs, CO is a 1.5 mile loop. This trailhead was very crowded on a Saturday in September, but the spaciousness at the top of the glacier was great and not crowded. This trail has a gorgeous view of the lake and the glacier at the top. It snowed after I hiked back down to the car!!
Saturday Lake Hike - The weather was gorgeous this day. It was very warm around 11am and by 2 or 3pm, rain started falling and the temperatures dropped. It was a nice break from the harsh sun.
The blues here are incredible. I already want to go back :)
Check out this link from Just Go Tavel more details about the hike here: Just Go Travel
August 10th, 2019
I had been to Dream lake once in October of 2018. It was a foggy, rainy/snowy day. The visibility was only as good as about 20 feet in front of me. Going back to this lake and up to Emerald Lake in August of 2019, I got to see the mountains in the distance that I had never seen before! I loved this difference in weather patterns and season.
These lakes are great hikes to get to with stunning views and beautiful at any time of the year.
Boulder, CO Documentary Photographer - 2025