I took a chance to go to Big Crystal in the first week of July. With its elevation and how the lake is tucked against the cliffs, I worried that there would still be a lot of snow. But I wasn’t expecting all the ice. It put a bit of a damper on the fishing…
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park
Last week I completed by fourth hike in Rocky Mountain National Park this summer. I decided to try the Crystal Lakes. I’ve been to Lawn Lake before, but never tacked on the next two miles to get to Crystal. Being only two weeks away from my marathon, I figured I’d be in good enough shape…