Middle Fork Lake Trail

Because the boys had rested enough from the 4.5 mile hike Wednesday, they allowed me to find another hike for them Monday.  Like how I said “allowed”?  Dad‘s cows were still in pain but he said he was ready to do another hike. I found a hike near Red River on Wheeler Peak that I thought would be good for us. Plus, Burke could go with us. It was another 4.5 mile hike but that was the total up and back. I thought the guys would like it because of the creek running alongside the trail and the lake at the top. This trail was beyond amazing and what I had expected from.  Instead of complaining right away like Collin usually does when we go hiking, he did not say one word the entire time that was negative about the hike. I could not believe it! He really had a good time playing near the water and checking out the creek every chance he could. I really enjoyed all of the different waterfalls along the way.  The most amazing sight was when we finally got to the top and saw the lake. It was beautiful! It’s not as big as Williams Lake on the same mountain but it’s still beautiful in its own way.  We stopped to have a snack and enjoy the scenery. Collin got in the water a little bit and shouted because it was so cold. Dad skip rocks near Collin which splashed on him and they both thought it was funny. We wished we had packed a lunch so we could stay longer but we will have to do that another time. We hiked back down and had just as much fun. Burke did great the entire time. 

This was such a great trail that we will have to do again.