After hiking to Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake, we made a stop by Bear Lake before leaving the area.
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
Bear Lake
walking back to the car
On the drive out we stopped by Sprague Lake for a picnic lunch. Before we had finished eating, snowflakes began to fall. We just continued on and enjoyed it.
Sprague Lake
We then drove up Trail Ridge Road. We saw wildlife along the way.
Both boys soon fell asleep in the car. Life with teenagers!!
On the drive up Trail Ridge Road we could see snow in the distance.
The road was seasonally closed at Many Parks Curve. We stopped at the lookout to admire the views and the snow caught up with us.
a snowy lookout on Trail Ridge Road
snow on the drive back down
We spent time in this same area of Hidden Valley on our last trip so Ben requested to stop again for photos. It's a really beautiful area of the park.
Hidden Valley
me and Ben
He spent some time climbing rocks before we moved on.
We then drove to the Fall River/ Horseshoe Park area. We parked at the Endo Valley picnic area and began the 1.4 mile hike up Old Fall River Road to see Chasm Falls.
Shortly after starting the hike, the snowflakes began to fall. It just seemed to follow us that day. We were not complaining though! We loved it!
Old Fall River Road
It is a seasonal road and is closed to vehicles until July of each year.
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Ben and David at Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Ben at Chasm Falls
Cruz at Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls
On the hike back down, the guys stopped to view wildlife.
We returned to the YMCA late that afternoon. We enjoyed a buffet supper, showered, and were in bed early. It had been another long but incredible day! We hiked 8.5 miles in all! Yes, we were tired!
Before falling asleep, I peeked outside and was giddy to see snowflakes falling. Colorado is an enchanting place!
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