Hyalite Lake

Finally! This is one hike I have attempted a few times now, and have had to turn around due to snow, high water or by losing the trail. We were invited up by some friends (these ones in fact) and had a great time on the 11 mile round trip trail. I’ll let the pictures do the talking…

Champagne Falls along Hyalite Creek
Champagne Falls along Hyalite Creek

 

Jess takes a photo
Jess takes a photo

 

I think of the Goonies when I see this waterfall.
I think of the Goonies when I see this waterfall.

 

I got my feet wet on this one.
I got my feet wet on this one.

 

Wispy water handheld, the nice thing about an 11mm lens.
Wispy water handheld, the nice thing about an 11mm lens.

 

Turns out this would be a bumpy slide
Turns out this would be a bumpy slide

 

Finally made it!
Finally made it!

 

I love glacial valleys!
I love glacial valleys!

 

Jess was about 4 months along at this point and crossing that creek like a champ!
Jess was about 4 months along at this point and crossing that creek like a champ!