Island Lake

Difficult hike, but worth it

I'm not a hiking enthusist, but I do hike occasionally. This hike really kicked my butt. Its about 2600 feet of vertical gain over 4.2 miles (if you route through Ice Lakes first). It took me about 3 ...

Full day hike

What a great time with family and friends making this into a full day hike! We had 4 teenagers and 4 adults and not any of us accustomed to hiking! We took our time going up and let me tell you the l...

This lake will literally take your breath away!

The hike up to this stunning lake is beautiful on its own and then you are rewarded by this heavenly body of water. If you are brave enough, jump in for a swim, but be warned, it's FREEZING!

Gem up High

An amazing 8.4 mile round trip hike will take you up the 2,552-ft. to Island Lake. The colors seem surreal, a beautiful turquoise lake, surrounded by high peaks. There was still snow by Island lake wh...

One of the most beautiful places on Earth

One of the most beautiful places on earth! Perfect for a day hike or spend a week in the surrounding area... You absolutely won't be sorry you came here.