Vanity Lakes, the Third Day!
And on to Bernard Lake. Unfortunately, didn't make it all the way this day. Had to RON on the trail.

![]() Goats are soaking up the sun after a long cold night! |
![]() Cocoa-Brownie looks more than a little relaxed! |
![]() Of course, Coffee Bean is having nothing of that resting stuff! There are challenges galore in this area. And I've got to climb every one. |
![]() 'Horseshoe Lake' from above, as we begin our descent down to Lake 7872. |
![]() Lake 7872 |
![]() The inlet, pristine & pure water. |
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![]() Ooops... minor navigational error here. Got a little too far north on our way to Lake 7971 and then to the trailhead. |
![]() OK. Enough of this nonsense!!! |
![]() Just thought this was an interesting creation of nature. |
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![]() Lake 7971 |
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![]() Lake 7982, and thense to the trailhead. |
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![]() Coffee Bean, doing his usual! |
![]() Up the trail to Bernard Lake, with the beautiful Bear Valley in the background. |
![]() Hiking partner, huffing and puffing. And she isn't the only one. Note Blackjack's tongue hanging out! |