Today I took a killer hike - at least as far as this overweight, out-of-shape 65 year old is concerned. I headed up to Bear Lake parking area - getting there about 7:45. Put on my hiking boots and headed out. I was going to Alberta Falls - was there for the 1st time 41 years ago on my honeymoon - always been a special place! It is about a mile - got there took pictures - was actually the only person there for a couple of minutes. I started to go up the Mills Lake trail but changed my mind. Thought I would just go back to Bear Lake but when I got back to the trailhead it was just after 9. Thought maybe I could do a little more so I headed up to Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes. Figured I could stop at Dream if it was too much for me. I ended up going all the way to Emerald - I was proud of myself! All in all it was about 6 miles and 160' and then 605' altitude change! Up near Emerald there were 3 large bull elks - right off the path and posing happily for pictures. Then at Emerald there were some marmots - they had absolutely no fear of people that was for sure. When I got back I stopped in the campground to see Schers then came home and took Breck to the dog park. Now I am in for the night - well, I'm sure I will have to walk Breck at least once more. I will try to add a couple of pictures.
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