Long Lake Trailhead. Be aware of wildlife in the area, which include moose, mountain lion, bear, and mule deer, among others.
The trail enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness, one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country.
Wildflowers are plentiful around streams and lakes. These are just east of Lake Isabelle.
Wildflowers are plentiful around streams and lakes.
Wildflowers along the creek feeding Lake Isabelle.
The trail is rockier and steeper after Lake Isabelle.
Beautiful view of Navajo Peak, Navajo Glacier, Shoshoni Peak, and the tundra above the tree line.
Small alpine lake along the trail.
The last stretch before Pawnee Pass.
The ground above tree line offers unusual glimpses of beautiful flowers and an apparent micro-scale forest.
Panoramic view of Navajo Peak and Navajo Glacier, Shoshoni Peak, and the trail up to Pawnee Pass and Pawnee Peak.
Pawnee Pass (12,550 ft).
Pawnee Peak on the right, Lake Granby in the distance.
The trail continues from Pawnee Pass to Crater Lake and other locations, with Lake Granby in the distance.
On the hike down from Pawnee Pass, a great view of Long Lake, Lefthand Reservoir, and Brainard Lake.
Bird's-eye view of Long Lake (on the left) and a partially drained Lake Isabelle.