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  • The hike a...

    FinchLake002.jpg The hike along the Finch Lake Trail starts with a moderate 1 mile climb up from the river valley containing the Wild Basin road. Numerous wildflowers were blooming on this stretch this day, including a large supply of Colorado Columbine! image by hikemaster

  • Once the F...

    FinchLake004.jpg Once the Finch Lake trail crests the ridge after 1 mile, it turns 180 degrees and reduces to a flat walk through the lovely aspen forest seen here. This is one of the most pleasant portions of the hike. image by hikemaster

  • After abou...

    FinchLake005.jpg After about 3 miles, the forested trail breaks into the open and reveals gorgeous views of Longs, Meeker, Pagoda, and Chiefshead to the north. YMCA hiker and kinesiology major Michael takes a photo. image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    FinchLake006.jpg Hikemaster Scott had only 2 guests for the Finch Lake hike (it was supposed to be a hike to Pear Lake, but a 3rd hiker canceled last minute :-(. But Jackie (left) and Michael (right) loved the hike! image by hikemaster

  • Hikemaster...

    FinchLake008.jpg Hikemaster Scott (right) poses with YMCA hiker Michael (left) in front of the highest peaks in RMNP from the Finch Lake trail. image by hikemaster

  • Low clouds...

    FinchLake009.jpg Low clouds hug the horizon in Wild Basin on a windy morning in RMNP. Copeland Mountain (RMNP's 16th highest peak) rises dramatically to the left. Isolation Peak (19th highest in RMNP) is hidden in clouds to the right. image by hikemaster

  • Michael ta...

    FinchLake010.jpg Michael takes a photo with Longs Peak, RMNP's highest peak, in the backdrop. image by hikemaster

  • The Finch ...

    FinchLake012.jpg The Finch Lake trail meanders through the 1978 Ouzel Fire burn area, where new lodgepole pines have started to regrow. image by hikemaster

  • Low clouds...

    FinchLake013.jpg Low clouds hide high peaks like Mount Alice (right) and Isolation Peak (left). It's breathtaking to be hiking at the level of the clouds. image by hikemaster

  • Jackie (ri...

    FinchLake014.jpg Jackie (right) and Hikemaster Scott (right) pose in the Ouzel burn area along the Finch Lake trail. Jackie works in Sweet Memorial building. image by hikemaster

  • Michael en...

    FinchLake016.jpg Michael enjoys Finch Lake. Elk's Tooth (center) and Copeland Mountain (right) form the backdrop. image by hikemaster

  • Finch Lake...

    FinchLake018.jpg Finch Lake is Wild Basin's lowest lake, at 9900 ft. Unfortunately, many lodgepole pines on the hillside behind are being killed by the pine bark beetle. image by hikemaster

  • Marshy eas...

    FinchLake019.jpg Marshy eastern shore of Finch Lake. Many bugs, birds (including a pair of mallards) were enjoying the time while the YMCA group was here. image by hikemaster

  • As our tim...

    FinchLake022.jpg As our time at Finch Lake carried on (for an hour), the winds began to calm, providing partial reflections of the high peaks in the lake. image by hikemaster

  • Michael si...

    FinchLake023.jpg Michael sits on a rock at a lunch spot at Finch Lake. The snow on the mountains behind is vanishing, and the view here will not be as impressive later in the summer. Good day to be here, caught in a nice, cool breeze. image by hikemaster

  • YMCA hiker...

    FinchLake024.jpg YMCA hikers at Finch Lake. Hikemaster Scott (front), Jackie (left), Michael (right). These were a great crew of hikers, with pleasant conversations and good hiking ability. image by hikemaster

  • Jackie tak...

    FinchLake026.jpg Jackie takes one last photo of Finch Lake before departing, as Michael looks on. image by hikemaster

  • This is ca...

    FinchLake028.jpg This is called Confusion Junction! As you can see, Michael and Jackie would make good actors! image by hikemaster

  • We took a ...

    FinchLake031.jpg We took a spur trail down to Calypso Cascades. Magnificent views to the north were enjoyed by all on this pleasant descent. image by hikemaster

  • Stark imag...

    FinchLake032.jpg Stark images of the burned trees from 31 years ago in this spot. The forest is beginning to regenerate itself, but in the meantime, the views here to the north and west are incredible! image by hikemaster
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