We ran into a lot of streams that crossed the trail on our way up. Here is a little demonstration on how to cross a stream without getting your shoes wet.
We weren't actually expecting to run into snow in July. It definitely made the hike a lot more challenging than it needed to be.
Despite the snow we did make it to the top and the lake was beautiful. It was worth the hard hike.
Luckily we found a little patch of land that didn't have snow on it and we pitched our tent there.
We decided that if we do this hike again that we'll have to wait till later in the summer when there is less snow. That would have made things a little more enjoyable and less time consuming when it came to hiking. We would definitely recommend this hike to anyone just for the beauty of the lake at the top.
We decided that if we do this hike again that we'll have to wait till later in the summer when there is less snow. That would have made things a little more enjoyable and less time consuming when it came to hiking. We would definitely recommend this hike to anyone just for the beauty of the lake at the top.
Why the . . . why haven't I heard about your blog until I nose-ily searched your profile on facebook? I mean, we're family right? Anyway, I always wondered what the White Pine Trail would be like. I've done the sister hike, the name of which escapes me, "Red Pine?" Looks breath-taking. Whoever is taking the pics has a remarkable artful eye. Awesome.
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