Angie's Birthday Hike - Lake Hardy!

Chris and Angie were kind enough to invite Stockton and I on her birthday hike to Lake Hardy. What a great time! Chris and I try to do this hike each year, and it is not an easy one, but it's worth it.


The trail begins in Alpine, at about 5,200 feet, and ends at Hardy, which is just over 10,000 feet. Five miles one way, which means you gain about a thousand feet for each mile you hike.

I was worried about it being too hard for Stockton, but he did great! We saw deer, grouse, and rock chucks. Stockton was particularly interested in the "blazing fast" lizards we saw on the trail.



Upon arriving at the lake, we had lunch and took a swim in the ice-cold water. Chris, Angie and I did the swimming; Stockton refused to swim in the "snow water".


Before hiking back, we pulled out the Hostess cupcakes and sang Happy Birthday to Angie. Lots of fun and thanks to Chris and Angie for inviting us along!