The second re-do will be a hike to The Loch and Timberline Falls. We took this hike on the same day that we went to Mills Lake (thus the same clothes...we do actually change clothes each day:).
The Loch trail follows the Mills Lake trail for several miles then splits off to the right. The lake is nestled in another beautiful glacial valley (~8.0 miles roundtrip- elevation 10,180).
At the end of the lake, Timberline Falls tumbles into the The Loch (just above Timberline Falls is another lake, Glass Lake. To get to that lake, you must climb up the Timberline Falls rock wall that is constantly covered with moisture from the falls...not a climb I'm eager to make at this point)
Last year the snow cover was quite heavy from the end of the lake to the falls. That didn't deter me so I orginally went all the way to the falls by myself. Lo and behold, I turned around and saw Deb headed up the snow field!!!! She made it all the way too. We might need those crampons after all, Kate.
wow! looks like a beautiful place for a hike!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was scary as can be, and I couldn't turn around to go back, so I just pressed on, heart pounding and hoping I didn't slip off the mountain. Thank goodness for hiking poles!
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