Willow Lake

Aaron and I went backpacking to Willow Lake. Let's just say it was a lot easier in our 20's, we feel creaky and blistered. The hike starts in Crestone and goes up to about 11,000 feet. There is a lake, probably one of many, nestled at the base of huge peaks. We both climbed here in college but had forgotten how amazing it is!

There is a canoe stashed at the lake, I can only imagine how it got there. We took it for an early morning ride and got a close up of the waterfall. Pretty serene to be out in the middle of a lake on top of a mountain. We spent the morning fishing, reading, relaxing, and got an early start out. Thankfully the hike down is a lot quicker and we stopped for cold soda's at a Tea shop in Crestone.