Another early morning hike from Brainard Lake. Several large bull moose have been hanging out in the area this summer. Would we be lucky enough to spot one? Roy kept an eagle eye as we headed on the trail to the south of Long Lake. Not too far down the lake, he spotted Mr Moose enjoying his breakfast. After a quick glance our way, he resumed his meal.
Further up the trail we arrived at Isabelle Lake. Although the water in the lake is being drained to the thirsty plains as it is at the end of every summer, there is still plenty in the lake. There wasn't a breath of air to disturb the mirror-like reflections of Navajo and Apache in the distance.
The exposed lake bottom in the shallow areas showed the evidence of the recent drainage.
There is so much water draining this area, there are cascades everywhere. At the end of the valley, willows and marshes make the trail interesting to follow and easy to get a muddy boot or two.
Despite the brilliant blue skies as we ascended above Lake Isabelle, within half an hour the skies were grey and angry. After several loud thunderclaps, we turned around about 10 minutes before reaching the glacier overlook. Next time...
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