Moose frequent the area between Brainard Lake and Mitchell Lake.
Clark’s nutcrackers are common below the tree line in this area.
Mitchell Lake Trailhead.
Beautiful streams along the way.
Bridge over Mitchell Creek.
Mitchell Lake.
The trail around Mitchell Lake.
Wildflowers around Mitchell Lake.
Dogs are allowed on the trail. This is the view between Mitchell Lake and Blue Lake.
Blue Lake and Mount Toll (12,979').
Wildflowers cover the ground along streams in the Blue Lake area.
Birds-eye view of Blue Lake (the hike past the lake is well worth it).
Moss habitat above Blue Lake.
Marmot warms up in the sun above Blue Lake.
Turquoise water between Blue Lake and Upper Blue Lake.