Cody Capella

Cody Capella

Hike Pyramid Peak via Rocky Canyon

09/09/16

This hike isn't for the faint of heart (or weak of legs) but the view from the top is so worth it. We counted something like fifteen lakes we could easily see from one spot up there, pretty incredible. Definitely make sure you take your time because the 3.7 miles out doesn't sound that bad, but the elevation gain makes it so you really start feeling the climb regardless. Google Maps actually has this trail mapped as far as I know, which helped us get back on track once or twice on the way up as it is a little hard to follow in some spots (just look for the cairns).

5.0

Cody Capella

Middle Velma Lake via Eagle Falls Trailhead

09/06/16

Did this as a day hike from the Bayview Trailhead which (I think) might be a little longer than the Eagle Falls entry. If you do take Bayview, be sure to stop at both Granite Lake (which was my favorite lake on the whole hike and which you go right past; if you're there early in the morning it's still as glass and makes for great views and photos) and the peak on the way there for a snack. Also, be sure to check the weather in advance – it started dumping rain and hail (with thunder and lighting) just when we reached Middle Velma and still had a two-and-a-half hour or so hike back. Luckily I had rain gear, but that's summer weather up here for you sometimes. Definitely worth the hike though even in the rain, all of the Velma Lakes are great to check out and the hike goes by way faster than you'd think.

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Cody Capella

Loch Leven Lakes Trail

09/02/16

I did this with a buddy of mine as a day hike towards the end of August and it was a really great, not-too-long-but-long-enough hike. The first part is pretty steep from where you park until you hit the train tracks, but after that it's not so bad and the lakes themselves are really beautiful. We hiked all the way up to the High Lake and back, but we stopped to swim in the Middle lake which is a great spot with some islands out in the middle of it. Make sure you double-check for trains though, we caught it at just the right time and trains passed us going in both directions before we were able to cross the tracks and keep hiking on the way up.

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Cody Capella

Take a Family Ride

12/23/15

I run and bike on this trail pretty frequently; it's nice and flat for most of the way and has some really great views, too. There's also a narrower trail that forks off from the main one along the ditch, called the Orene Wetherall Trail, which is narrower and steeper but more scenic, too. Overall great for a quick run or bike ride where you can get in some good distance, too.

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