07-20 Bierstadt Lake pictures by hikemaster

BierstadtLake002.jpg After a cloudy afternoon, a gorgeous evening set in at Bierstadt Lake.  What a wonderful time of day to be here! image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake003.jpg Outstanding reflections on a calm, tranquil evening at Bierstadt Lake. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake004.jpg Paul, Nina, Ruby, Mandy, and Kahla: 5 great YMCA hikers enjoyed the dinner loop hike to Bierstadt Lake. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake005.jpg Great view of the Front Range from Bierstadt Lake. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake007.jpg Beautiful clouds and mountains reflect in Bierstadt Lake. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake009.jpg Magnificent Longs Peak, highest point in RMNP (14,259 ft). image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake013.jpg Eastward view at dusk along the Bierstadt Lake trail. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake014.jpg Perfect time of day for a relaxing walk down the Bierstadt Lake trail.  Outstanding views continued all the way down! image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake017.jpg YMCA hikers loved the descent on this normally hot and sunny trail.  The cool evening air was perfect temperature, bug-free, and extremely peaceful. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake018.jpg As we approached the hike&#039;s conclusion, the last light of day backlit the high peaks of the Front Range in RMNP. image by hikemaster

BierstadtLake019.jpg Almost dark at the Bierstadt Lake trailhead. image by hikemaster