Rising early to miss traffic and tourists, we entered the park around 9am hoping for clearer weather. Debating which hike to do today, we clearly decided that a lower elevation hike may give us better visibility along with warmth. We all agreed on Gunsight Lake just a mere 12.5 mile hike round trip!
At the entrance there were some warnings. Being with experienced local hikers, our bear spray, water, huckleberry bags and lunch we were prepared for everything!
Paths lined with wild flowers along with a few trail markers lead us to Gunsight Lake .
Not being in the clouds made for some fantastic views of glaciers, peaks and wildlife.
Randall got the bug - that is the huckleberry picking bug. It's amazing how those little guys just lure you into seeking and picking. In fact, we all got to the lake well in advance of him. He showed up with a big grin and a bag just about half full!
Here's the infamous huckleberry bush!
Finally,Gunsight Lake was at our feet. We sprawled out on the stones to eat, drink, and energize for the 6 plus mile hike back to the car.
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