Colorado Summer Sunrise Hike - Indian Peaks Wilderness - Lake Isabelle

August 6th 4:55am-7:18am

I woke up at 3:45am for this hike. I drove to Ward while listening to Clozee’s new song “Falling in Love” and thought about how grateful I am to live in Colorado and be able to go for sunrise hikes on Friday mornings. I saw a shooting star a few minutes into the drive and endless stars the rest of the way.

It was only 45 degrees when I started hiking, but it got warmer quickly. I got to the lake just as the sun was coming up and changing color on the mountains. I only saw 1 other person on the way up to the lake on this hike. It’s so healing for me to go for early morning hikes in my own company. I’m able to get out of my mind a little and be more present and grateful for all the natural things in front of me. It always takes a little convincing to get myself out of bed so early, but sunrise hikes are superior <3