With colder weather and rain moving in later this week, It was time for a season finale backpacking trip. I haven’t been to one of my close in favorite lakes all year so I talked Ruby and John into joining me for an overnighter. Check out John’s trip report here.
The hike up to Golden Lake is brutal with a day pack. The full pack hike proved to be a beatdown. Although there is a trail, of sorts, the hike involves a 2000 foot gain in about 1.5 miles.
Upon arrival at the lake, we ate lunch and commenced doin lake things! Like fishing! (No fish were harmed in any way during this trip!)
and posing for photos…. notice the wind?
and some light hiking around the lake and to a nearby overlook….
Our friend Art arrived later that afternoon. With the cooler temperatures and recent rain, we finally were able to build a small camp fire. Art loves to build camp fires! We only invite him along when it is safe to do so. It was a wonderful and relaxing evening. I love Idaho!!!!!
Tomorrow, we planned to tackle the two adjacent peaks. Y’all come back now ya’hear!
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Hello,
Love all the hiking posts! I’ve backpacked most lakes up lick creek and have been very interested in hiking to golden for a little while now.
Any information on a trailhead for the hike? I can’t seem to find anything. but I understand if you want to keep it hush hush.
Thanks,
Jared
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Hi Jared, Golden Lake is a real gem. There isn’t much of a trail up and it is super steep and loose. There are a couple of tricky key holes in the cliffs down low and once through them there is a faint Fishermans trail. I’m booked up through mid August but will probably head up there in either mid August or September. You are welcome to tag along and I can show you the route.
Cheers!
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