The burned area to the north of the lake offers little shade and a dusty trail.
The forest to the north of Waldo Lake is starting to show signs of regenerating from the 1996 Charleton Fire.
An exposed section of the Waldo Lake Trail.
Whenever the trail comes close to the shore, it becomes rockier and more technical
The clear water of Waldo Lake is a brilliant blue in the sunlight.
Wander back into the burn at sunset for some stunning landscapes.