Lake Caroline

We had attempted this hike four years ago and had to turn back because of snow.  So, after waiting two weeks for good weather, we decided today would be a good day to hike to Lake Caroline.

The flower show was spectacular

After spending the previous night camped out on Icicle Creek, we got an early morning start

Indian paintbrush, in an unusual pink color

First stop, after two and a half miles, Little Eightmile Lake

Almost missed this sign,  where we turned right

Trail, what trail?  It was very brushy and overgrown in the lower elevations

Looking down on Eightmile Lake as we continued to get higher

Wooly sunflowers perhaps?

More Indian Paintbrush and lupine

Scarlet Gilas

The trail kept climbing

Looking out at old friends: Mt. Colchuck, Dragontail and the route up to Aasgard pass

Mt. Stuart looking magnificent in this shot by Keith

Eventually we got into the high meadows

Finally, we reached the crest and there was Lake Caroline

Lake Caroline, getting ready to stop for lunch

The walk down was just as pretty as the hike up, views and flowers galore, a great day in the mountains

Stats:
Round trip=11.5 miles
Elevation gain=3100 feet
Hike/drive ratio=7/1= 7 (from Johnny Creek campground)
Date hiked=July 13, 2016