Rampart Lakes Hike

Kathryn and Martin took a midweek fall hike up to the beautiful Rampart Lakes. There was absolutely nobody at the lakes.
img_0927 A wee bit mossy on the rocks at the start of the hike.
A wee bit mossy on the rocks at the start of the hike.
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img_0939 Finding a way across the stream is easy for humans, but a bit harder for dogs.
Finding a way across the stream is easy for humans, but a bit harder for dogs.
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img_0943 Pretty waterfalls through the forest as we begin the climb after a flat first couple miles.
Pretty waterfalls through the forest as we begin the climb after a flat first couple miles.
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img_0950 Not a great look, but I guess you gotta do with what you have when it gets colder.
Not a great look, but I guess you gotta do with what you have when it gets colder.
img_0951 See how cold it is?
See how cold it is?
img_0952 First nice stopping spot is Rachel Lake. Rampart Lakes are up atop the climb to the right.
First nice stopping spot is Rachel Lake. Rampart Lakes are up atop the climb to the right.
img_0953 Snacking while interrupting the solitary Rachel Lake camper.
Snacking while interrupting the solitary Rachel Lake camper.
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