So how can I resist heading up to Twin Lakes today when its partly sunny with temp near 60 degrees in the valley.
Armed with my micro-spikes I take drive up Big Cottonwood to go one more time.
When I arrive, it's 43 degrees and sunny. There's only a few cars in the lot - Silver Lake is technically closed under the Nordic Center opens whenever the snow eventually falls.
I gear up and start along the boardwalk. There are icy spots but most of the boardwalk is clear. There is some snow on the ground but there are patches that are snow-free. The nearby mountains in my view are covered lightly with snow.
Crossing the footbridge, the water is covered in ice. I check the couple small open patches for fish, but don't see any.
I work the other side of the lake arriving at my turn off. Before, I head up the trail, I decide to take a detour to the pier for a quick view.
Time to start up the trail. For the most part, thru the trees the trail is clear so I decide to head to Lake Solitude first.
Once I get thru the initial short stretch thru the aspen, the trail is snow packed. Time for the micro-spikes for an easier walk.
Quiet walk except for one Pika scurrying across the rocks.
Before long, I arrive at an icy Lake Solitude.
I stop briefly before continuing up the big hill to the view above Twin Lakes. The tracks of a snow cat vehicles lead the way.
Soon I arrive above at an icy Twin Lakes.
I continue up to my perch plowing my way the about 6-12 inches of snow but it's well worth the view as always!
After taking a brief rest, I start my way down to Twin Lakes
and down to the switchback.
Along the switchback, I see 5 Pika running around.
Good day!
