• The Gibral...

    GibralterLake001.jpg The Gibralter Lake hike begins with 4 miles of trekking up a 4 wheel-drive road that all but the most brave vehicles couldn't possibly go down! Morning light is just beginning. image by hikemaster2

  • The road i...

    GibralterLake004.jpg The road is so bad in places that it disappears completely underwater! How deep this puddle is could be anybody's guess. The YMCA hikers find a way around the side of it, not to be deterred! image by hikemaster2

  • There were...

    GibralterLake005.jpg There were numerous puddles like this on the 4WD road. It's hard to believe it was worth building a road that would end up looking like this! Luckily, the hikers were able to avoid going through any of the puddles. image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    GibralterLake006.jpg Hikemaster Scott turned this hike over to Jackie Plummer (left), a YMCA hikemaster-in-training. Here she is leading the Gibralter Lake hikers up the 4WD road. Jackie did a fantastic job on a tough 18 mile hike that involved plenty of off-trail! image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    GibralterLake009.jpg Hikemaster-in-training Jackie (left) waits for the rest of the YMCA hikers to use a fallen tree to traverse around another mud-puddle on the 4WD road. Pretty tedious... image by hikemaster2

  • After 4 mi...

    GibralterLake015.jpg After 4 miles on the 4WD road, the Gibralter Lake hikers welcome a real trail with open arms! ...and no, they're not headed to any of the destinations listed here! image by hikemaster2

  • YMCA hiker...

    GibralterLake016.jpg YMCA hikers pass over an elaborate bridge to regain the trail, which will parallel the stream all the way back to Gibralter Lake. The hike will require passing back and forth across the stream a few different times... image by hikemaster2

  • Sawtooth M...

    GibralterLake017.jpg Sawtooth Mountain (backdrop) sits in the far north of Indian Peaks Wilderness. The YMCA hikers appear to be heading straight to it here, including Jackie Plummer's dad, Ross, at the back of the line here. image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    GibralterLake019.jpg Hikemaster Scott led a wonderful hike to Sawtooth (left) and Buchanan (right) mountains on August 1, 2007. These two peaks are accessed a short ways further south in Indian Peaks Wilderness. image by hikemaster2

  • An open me...

    GibralterLake027.jpg An open meadow reveals nice views to the west, including Elk's Tooth (seen here). This hike was one of Hikemaster Scott's favorites of 2009. Fabulous scenery, to be sure! image by hikemaster2

  • The tame t...

    GibralterLake028.jpg The tame trail towards Gibralter Lake continues through open meadow here, with Elk's Tooth (RMNP's 26th highest peak) in the background. Unfortunately, the trail would deteriorate more and more as the hikers travel upstream. image by hikemaster2

  • Early morn...

    GibralterLake029.jpg Early morning clouds are unusual in the Rockies, but they kept the YMCA hikers cool on most of today's climb. Later, as the hikers reached the base of the mountains seen here, the sun would emerge right on cue for gorgeous views! image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    GibralterLake030.jpg Hikemaster Scott takes a photo on the stream here, with Buchanan Mountain in the backdrop. image by hikemaster2

  • It is diff...

    GibralterLake031.jpg It is difficult to show with film the rugged and massive nature of the mountains in this area, but perhaps this image with the YMCA hikers in the foreground gives a sense of it. image by hikemaster2

  • For mid-Au...

    GibralterLake033.jpg For mid-August, the greenery and flowers in RMNP and IPW have been stunning---the best Hikemaster Scott can recall for this time of year. The wet spring and early summer is now paying great dividends! image by hikemaster2

  • Some backp...

    GibralterLake036.jpg Some backpackers "rented" some llamas to help transport their gear into the backcountry. Isn't he cute? :-) image by hikemaster2

  • In this ar...

    GibralterLake040.jpg In this area, the hiking trail seemed to disappear amid the rocks. Jackie (HIT student) looks for the trail, but eventually the decision was made to cross to the other side of the stream and bushwhack. Clouds are beginning to part here. image by hikemaster2

  • Nothing li...

    GibralterLake042.jpg Nothing like fallen trees to get across rushing waters! Lee and Kevin watch while Lee crosses on the log. Next up, Linda and Jeff! image by hikemaster2

  • Gorgeous m...

    GibralterLake044.jpg Gorgeous mountains, forests, and streams in northern Indian Peaks Wilderness. These are all the things people flock to the mountains to enjoy and to foster peace in their hearts. image by hikemaster2

  • The incred...

    GibralterLake045.jpg The incredible scenery the YMCA hikers have enjoyed for 6 miles to this point got amplified even further with the emergence of sunshine. Simply incredible, lush vegetation from here all the way to the lake! image by hikemaster2
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