Spud Lake

Doubt you remember but back in June we took a nice hike to Potato Lake, or Spud Lake as it is commonly referred to.  It was pleasant, green with leaves, great views, up to a beautiful lake that unfortunately already had 10-20 people there!  We wanted to do it again in the fall and see how much different it looked.  To pick your memory this was the hike that ended in the drive on out the road that absolutely terrified me, the one with the huge drop offs and the big boulder in the middle of the narrow road that Jan had to direct me around.  Needless to say we didn't come out that way this time!  It was a gorgeous day, blue sky, and about 65 degrees, about perfect for our 2 mile hike.  Oh yeah, instead of the crowds we encountered previously, there was one young couple with a baby in a carrier that blew by us like we were standing still.  So it was quiet and still for our hike.

Looking up through the now bare aspens

Across the valley to Purgatory

Views along the way

Up by the beaver ponds, climbing gently from 9,360' to 9800'.

Looking down to the beaver ponds

A Stellar Jay

Then to the lake!  What a gorgeous, peaceful, pleasant place far from the bustles.

Reflections

Just a bit of color left

Me perched enjoying it all!