• Hikemaster...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes001.jpg Hikemaster Scott and his parents awoke at 4:30 AM in order to drive 100 minutes to the Hessie Trailhead and start hiking (seen here) by daybreak. This short, steep section of the Bob, Betty, King Lakes hike gains altitude efficiently! image by hikemaster2

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    Bob-Betty-KingLakes002.jpg Bright, early morning sunlight hits a grove of aspen trees in the first mile of the trek to Bob, Betty, and King Lakes. It will be 5+ long miles to get to the lakes and highlights of this hike. image by hikemaster2

  • Although m...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes003.jpg Although much contained in spruce and fir forests, the Bob and Betty Lakes hike does open up here, for this gorgeous vista showing high peaks of Indian Peaks Wilderness (IPW) to the northwest. image by hikemaster2

  • Hikemaster...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes006.jpg Hikemaster Scott's parents, Art and Juli, enjoy their first-ever visit to the Hessie trail system in IPW. Today, they'll hit IPW's 3rd, 4th, and 5th highest lakes (Bob, Betty, and King) !!! Great hike! image by hikemaster2

  • Juli and A...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes007.jpg Juli and Art hike through a dense forested section of the Bob, Betty, and King Lakes trail. Much of the trail offers a gentle, pleasant grade, such as the part shown here. image by hikemaster2

  • Occasional...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes008.jpg Occasional views open up to the south from the Bob, Betty, and King Lakes trail. The valley that Art, Juli, and Hikemaster Scott are traversing becomes more and more open the further back (west) they go. image by hikemaster2

  • Gorgeous v...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes013.jpg Gorgeous views towards the Continental Divide to the southwest. IPW often remains wetter and greener for longer into the summer than RMNP. This year has been particularly wet! image by hikemaster2

  • Juli and A...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes014.jpg Juli and Art pose for a photo around 11,000 feet, high in IPW. This is their first ever opportunity to enjoy the scenery shown here, and they loved it! image by hikemaster2

  • This is a ...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes017.jpg This is a "good" sign, literally! It indicates that Bob, Betty, and King are close at hand. Now that the forest diminishes at treeline, spectacular views of snow-covered mountains are everywhere! image by hikemaster2

  • Juli and A...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes018.jpg Juli and Art trudge uptrail towards Betty Lake. They and Hikemaster Scott will visit Betty and Bob first, and save the King spur for last. Gorgeous mountains, eh?!?! Hikemaster Scott isn't looking forward to leaving this paradise in a week. image by hikemaster2

  • Green krum...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes020.jpg Green krummholz grows in the foreground, while some snow remains on the Continental Divide here in IPW. It's incredibly gorgeous scenery---the pictures don't quite do it justice. image by hikemaster2

  • Betty Lake...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes021.jpg Betty Lake! It's IPW's 4th highest lake, and what a view! The continental divide shines in the distance, as does Skyscraper Glacier (right center). Before enjoying Betty, the hikers trekked up to Bob Lake over the ridge you see at Betty's end. image by hikemaster2

  • Juli and A...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes022.jpg Juli and Art enjoy their first visit to Betty Lake! It's Hikemaster Scott's second, and after seeing it once, he knew he had to bring his parents here---AWESOME!!! Despite the long mileage, Juli and Art handled the hike just fine! image by hikemaster2

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    Bob-Betty-KingLakes024.jpg A fuller view of the whole of Betty Lake. The trail continues towards Bob Lake around the left side of Betty. It was rather windy up here, but the cool breeze for the most part was refreshing and not unbearably strong. image by hikemaster2

  • Willows an...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes026.jpg Willows and krummholz at treeline add color contrast to the rock, snow, and sky in the backdrop. That is why Hikemaster Scott feels that treeline areas are the most scenic mountain settings of all. image by hikemaster2

  • Bob Lake l...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes027.jpg Bob Lake lies just beyond the rise seen here in the foreground. Skyscraper Glacier is gorgeous, isn't it? If you look close, you'll see 3 "specks" on its lower right side---those are 3 climbers! It was fun to watch them climb it! image by hikemaster2

  • From near ...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes029.jpg From near Bob Lake, this eastward view shows Betty Lake from about 150 feet above. Betty Lake is gorgeous from any angle, don't you think! image by hikemaster2

  • There he i...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes030.jpg There he is! IPW's 3rd highest lake (behind Dorothy and Upper Blue) is Bob Lake. What a setting! Lots of rock and snow on a gorgeous August morning. image by hikemaster2

  • Skyscraper...

    Bob-Betty-KingLakes031.jpg Skyscraper Glacier! It stretches all the way to the sky and the Continental Divide. Hikemaster Scott and parents watched the 3 climbers (do you see them?) go all the way up the snow to the top! COOL :-) image by hikemaster2

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    Bob-Betty-KingLakes032.jpg Hikemaster Scott's second trip to Bob Lake (first time: July 14, 2008). The mountain behind Bob (seen here) is nameless (as far as we know!). image by hikemaster2
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