Sunset at Lake Trout.
Turn to Lake Hope Road.
Lake Trout Trailhead.
Lake Trout Trailhead.
One of several stream crossings along the way to Lake Hope.
View of the valley and Lizard Head from the trail.
Ice on the trail in early October.
View of Trout Lake from trail.
Ice on the trail in early October.
Ice on the streams along the trail in early October.
Final climb toward the lake.
It is a beautiful hike –though it can be muddy in spots.
Vermillion Mountain from the lake.
Hope Lake!
Beautiful Hope Lake and San Miguel Peak in the background.
Aerial view of the lake and Vermillion Mountain.
Aerial view of the lake shore.
Aerial view of the lake and Vermillion Mountain.
Aerial view of the lake and San Miguel Peak.
Hiking around the lake.
Muddy hike back.