The high point of Crags Crest is at 11,140 feet.
Dispersed camping along Lake Eggleston.
The trail starts out with a gentle grade.
Upper Eggleston Lake.
Reflecting pool.
Upper Eggleston Lake.
Bullfinch Reservoir.
Bullfinch Reservoir.
The climbing begins.
Once the crest is reached, the trail becomes a walk in the park!
Butts Lake, Rockland Lake, and Forest Lake.
The Cottonwood Lakes to the north (right) of the crest.
Looking back down to Eggleston Lake and Baron Lake.
The rocky crest becomes a mix of forest and meadow.
Watch for wildlife!
The wildflowers can become a virtual carpet.
Golden banner (Thermopsis montana) fills the meadows.
Forest Lake.
From the bottom of the loop, the entire crest is visible.
Eggleston Lake and the trailhead are a welcome sight.