To the right (east) of the trail is a long, narrow unnamed lake. Take a side trip to the shoreline for great views of Victor Mountain (12,254-ft.) and the peaks towering above North Fork Canyon to the north/northwest respectively. To the northeast views open to a few small ponds and Lake Prue (10,157-ft.), nestled in a tree-lined bowl beneath Medina Mountain (11,541-ft.).īeyond the stream crossing the trail ascends a second knoll before dropping down to the southeast end of Valley Lake (10,147-ft.) at 0.6 miles. Look back to the southeast to see the head of the second Pipestone Lake. A short distance beyond the knoll you will leave the last of the burnt trees behind.įollow the trail as it descends from the knoll through meadows scattered with Lupines to a stream crossing at 0.2 miles. This is the northern most extent of the fire. The two trails meets above the north end of the lake.įrom the first Valley Lake junction the trail ascends north on moderate grades through meadows, crossing a knoll scattered with remnants of burnt trees from the 1988 Fayette Fire. The first Valley Lake trail traverses the east and then north sides of the lake. This trail travels along the west side of Valley Lake. Note: There is a second trail to Valley Lake along the Fremont Trail, 0.8 miles beyond the Pipestone Creek crossing. The trail to the left (west/northwest) is the continuation of the Fremont Trail to North Fork Lake.
Bear right (north) at the junction to visit Valley Lake and Europe Canyon. The unmarked junction of the Valley Lake trail to Europe Canyon is located along the north bound Fremont Trail, 0.2 miles to the northwest of the crossing of Pipestone Creek, the stream linking the two Pipestone Lakes. The hike ends at Europe Pass, a high saddle along the Continental Divide overlooking the Milky Lakes basin. This side trip visits pretty Valley Lake and then ascends through scenic Europe Canyon, a secluded valley featuring seven alpine lakes set amid rugged granite peaks.
View of Lake 11,023 from the trail to Europe Pass
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