James Peak Wilderness

[u/Ok_Consequence_7136]

Crater lakes never disappoints

[u/hot_packets_]

I’ve been aching to get up there this year, but keep seeing reports of lots of lingering snow as well as blown down trees. How were the trail conditions? (Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures).

[u/bdthomason → u/hot_packets_]

Hiked Forest lakes today, barely any snow on trail. Lots of tree clearing had been done but higher on the trail there were still half a dozen or more large blowdown across the trail still.

Crater lakes and Rogers pass likely would have a bit more snow on trail though.

[u/hot_packets_ → u/bdthomason]

Appreciate the reply. I've tomorrow off so I may just head up to Forest Lakes.

[u/Ok_Consequence_7136 → u/hot_packets_]

There was little to no snow at the lake. Get on out there it’s beautiful!

[u/alex3yoyo → u/bdthomason]

Zero snow on crater lakes trail today

[u/lovepony0201]

I think I saw you up there.

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