Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Hike along Palisades Creek

02/17/21

Great place to snowshoe. Not a big elevation gain and epically beautiful.

5.0

Craig Smith

Silver Lake

08/31/16

We went up on a Friday Night and there were no more campsites to sleep at. We were able to find a flat spot just large enough to put our pads on. I would suggest going up on a weeknight. With that said, the views are amazing, the hike enjoyable (if you are ok with some steep elevation climbs) and the water felt amazing. It's a really neat basin overlooking the valley below and well worth the effort.

4.0

Craig Smith

Amethyst Basin via Christmas Meadows

07/28/16

This place is absolutely magical. We backpacked in and stayed at the Meadows and from the moment we arrived, it was a transcendent experience. The hike isn't too hard but does gain a lot of elevation. With that said, there was not a dull moment on the hike. The two lakes up there are crystal clear with small trout in each of them. The weather was a little bit volatile with sporadic rain and wind but overall, the area is amazing.

5.0