Along the trail, we saw numerous wildflowers including purple asters, pink nodding onion, and fireweed. The trail closely followed a mountain stream, Rio de las Trampas (river of traps), cascading over mossy rocks creating small waterfalls into crystal-clear pools. The sound of the trickling water was meditative and the girls loved dipping their paws and lapping a fresh drink along the way. The scenery was magical.
As we climbed higher, the aspen groves thinned and Ponderosa pine and conifer trees dominated the landscape. Just when we were beginning to tire from the relentless climb, the lakes revealed themselves. The two lakes are separated by a small hill with both lakes surrounded by towering mountain peaks including Sheepshead Peak and Truchas Peak. The lakes were calm and tranquil and we were alone at our destination. We quickly set up our backpacking hammock to enjoy the views and soak in our mountain time with our girls before heading back down the mountain. It was a gorgeous day!
-Lindsay
