During heavy snow years the snowdrifts may still be along the trail through mid-July. The trail has moderate elevation gain and offers beautiful scenery along the way. About half way up you pass through some beautiful meadows and small ponds. The lake is a clear emerald beauty surrounded by peaks that rise above 10,000 feet. Watch above on the cliffs for mountain goats. This trails offers a variety of recreation as it is also open to horse riding, and mountain biking.