I had not been backpacking for a while, but decided to go on a short backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. On Sunday, Sandi and I went to the park, got my wilderness permit, and took a hike.
Monday I drove to the Finch Lake trailhead, in the Wild Basin area, in the SE corner of the park. The hike up was a grind. My pack was 45 pounds. The hike was 5 miles, about 1500 vertical feet up. I found the official campsite, set up my tent, and cooked dinner.
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| Mt. Meeker in foreground, Longs peak left of Meeker |
Tuesday I hiked and fished my way around the lake. Unfortunately the fish had no interest in my Kastmaster lure, which usually works. I am not 100% sure that I even saw fish dimpling on the water, so perhaps there were few fish in the lake, although the reports were of good fishing. I was frustrated at first, but then settled down to enjoying the place. The view of Longs and Meeker peaks from the other side of the lake was nice, kind of a unique view, as no roads will give you that view.
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| Camp Robber or Gray Jay |
I had thought of hiking higher, but my boot was starting to come apart, so I did not. With no fish and a bad boot, I ended up coming out Wednesday, a day early, after two nights, but I knew that was a possibility before I left. It felt good to get out. .
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