Lost Lake hike

Lost Lake was found by 21 people, a couple of whom pronounced it imprecisely named. 

So we went to a higher point and most everyone enjoyed the expansive view to the North and Northwest.

As clouds approached we headed down the trail, enjoying a light shower as we went.

 

Cliffs of Shaw Mesa--view from the Lost Lake trail

 

21 found the way to Lost Lake--folks from Amarillo, Turkey and a few other towns in TX;Tustin, California; and a score of South Fork year-round residents.

 

Pat leads to charge upward

 

Leader Wayne looks ahead

 

Nice view at lunch

 

A fine lady who has learned to enjoy hiking in the rain (at least when it's inevitable).

Tomorrow's tough hike may be softened and shortened by rain.  Meet at 8 a.m. (early) at the Visitor Center.  If the clouds permit, we'll start at Lobo Overlook, go a ways as fast as possible, then turn around if lightning  seems to be approaching us.  This may  require agility and speed. However, the route being out and back allows for slower hikers to join us and go part-way before going back. 

Bring a snack or lunch, poncho or rain coat, and a sweater or extra shirt (rain on the continental divide can chill you quickly).

Thursday's hike is slated to be an exploration of Fox Mountain, some on trail, somewithout a trail, with your fine guide, Dennis Shepherd.

--Doug Knudson