Ice Lake, Silverton, Colorado. Ice Lake Trail.
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- Ice Lake has to be one of the most spectacular destinations for the hiker that wants an experience to remember. The hike takes you through the forest and crosses some beautiful streams and cascades. The high alpine meadows full of wildflowers is another big benefit for those interested in photography. However there is little that can compare to the final destination of Ice Lake. If you are looking for a fantastic setting at the end of the rainbow this is it.
I think it might be wise to be prepared and go prepared for this walk. It is difficult and strenuous. The steep sections are just below and then above Lower Ice Lake Basin. The weather can move in from a direction where it may not be seen until it is on top of you, be ready for it. When we went the flies were horrible.
All in all this is one of the best hikes I have ever done, it made me think of Cananda.
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i enjoyed this video thank you
Thanks for watching and the note!
Colorado is paradise on earth 😊😍😍
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
That was incredible, just beautiful and all inspiring. Thanks for sharing
Thanks David. Appreciate you watching and the note. It is a really nice walk.
@@danahollister4084 your welcome Dana, Colorado is definitely on my bucket list of places to go vacation to 😎
@@davidrikersisland8657 As it should be! So much to see. Let me know if I can help for places not to miss.
Beautiful place I never see 🤩😍
Thanks for watching.
From Everest region Nepal.
Beautiful hike and photo's...thanks for sharing..
Thank you for watch we enjoyed it. We just did another the other day by Crested Butte, Yule lakes. Another one not to miss.
A best hike, IMO, would have no bugs.
I liked that! Nice music too.
Thanks, boy oh boy did that walk give us a kick. Sure was pretty. Hope all is well. D
Excellent video man. All truth on the hike up there and back.
Thanks for watching and the note. D
Thank you for this video and the video on silverton! Couldn’t find any info anywhere online!! Keep making videos
Thanks for that comment! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I will try to help. I am working on another video now about Island Lake Ice Lake loop hike. It is worth doing that way and pretty much same distance. Hope to have it up this month. Thanks for watching.
I Just ♥ Colorado
I am with you there. In Gunnison at the moment. Thanks for watching. D
Dana Hollister I live in Pueblo
Not far from the mountains!
Wow,what an amazing place.
nice video
Thank you and thanks for watching. It is quite the place!
Yep, those flies can really be bad. Dealt with them several times camping in the Owl Creek Pass area(near Ridgway). Loved your video!
Those little buggers! Thanks for watching and the comment.
hey awesome video, that place looks beautiful!
Thank you. It is something to see. Hope you get there.
Thanks for the inspiration! I'm hoping to be there in about seven weeks.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching. That is a trip that you will really enjoy. Safe travels. D
just found you !!! what a GREAT video with the scenery but also the tips !!!
Thank you! Have fun it is a great trip.
Enjoyed the trail preview and great camera work. This trail has been on my must do list for several years but I always get distracted by other trails in the Weiminuche wilderness area. Maybe this summer. I’ll be checking out some of your other videos. Thanks for posting.
Thank you and thanks for watching. It is a really nice place to visit. Worth doing for sure. D
One of my most favorite CO hikes! Definitely plan for an early start so as to get off the mountain before the summer time thunderstorms.
It is a good one!
@I love Crosby It depends on how many stops for views, pics, and food. But 6 or 7 hours is a good planning factor. I also always do the connection trail from Ice Lake over to Island Lake when I go up there. It is about 25 min over to Island Lake. And from Island Lake, there is it's own trail that heads downhill and eventually connects to the Ice Lake trail that you had walked up. That is a great option as that trail is not near as crowded as the Ice Lake trail. Also, I recommend you do Ice Lake , then Island Lake. When you are looking at a map, that trail that goes to Island Lake first is a continuous climb. At least when you go to Ice Lake first, the trail plateaus off every now and then, providing a short recovery time.
@I love Crosby and one other thing....if you make it over to Island Lake, there is also an option to climb Swamp Grant Pass (just about any pic of Island Lake on the internet shows a reddish scree wall to the right side of the island. And on that scree wall you can see a trail that rises from right to left. That is Swamp Grant Pass). That trail is on the Hardrock 100 course. Up on the pass is a plaque remembering Joel Zucker. Joel had finished the Hardrock 100 some years ago and passed away shortly after. Also up there, the views are fabulous. That Swamp Grant Pass addition will add about an hour to your day.
@I love Crosby It's a good day, at least half day.
Nice preview video we plan on visiting in 2020
Thank you. This trip is worth doing. Have fun. D
The Sans Juans rule. You must go. Off-Roading there is the bomb for us older folk too.
Always looking for Castle doors in those mountains 🐴
I agree. Thanks for watching.
Awesome place, excellent video. Just changed my July itinerary based on this video*. Ice Lakes in. Highland Mary out. Time constraints. :-( *I watched several other videos, but this one kicked off my research.
Thank you!
Thank you for watching and the comment. Great hike! Safe trip. D
Nice video! 👍
Thank you Keyana. It is a beautiful place!
I live part time in Ouray (just north of here) and have been to Ice Lake many times, and have camped along Mineral Creek rd. I must say I've not encountered issues with flies or any kind of bug around here. If you make it to Ice Lake its work the extra distance to hike around the ridge to Island Lake or a little past Ice Lake to Fuller Lake. On a good year the wild flowers in Ice Lake Basin are as good as it gets anywhere..
That was a buggy season. I have not seen anything like that since. I did a video on the loop trip to Island as well. Super nice up there. Thanks for watching.
There is a heaven🌁
Yes. Boy is it a pretty place. Thanks for watching.
One of my favorite places in the US!
Thanks for watching. Ours too!
@@danahollister4084 I am jonseing for another trip out there as soon as we can. Awesome video!
@@runthatworld8761 Thank you.
Dana,
Thank you for sharing your video. It was truly inspiring to watch.
It reminded me of my youth when I trekked most of the Long Trail in Vermont and many hikes along the Appalachian trails in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
It also inspired me to a point where I think I may have a few hike left in me. Not exactly sure where or when that will occur, however I need to go on record as saying it is at least 30 lbs. away!
So, first things first. It appears that writing this comment, I have set a goal to lose that weight in a public forum. Because of who I am, I will need to make it happen.
It has to be one step at a time, just like every trail that I have ever hiked has taught me.
If the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, I must extend my sincere thank you to you for getting me started. At least today I am thanking you. Tomorrow I may be cursing you, but that will simply be a temporary set back.
Commitment to keeping oneself moving forward with a positive attitude is it the ultimate reward for taking the risk. And life is about taking risks.
The End of the Trail is ahead, but I do not yet see it. Thanks for getting me back on track.
Hi Bob. Thank you for the note. I am turning 62 this month and time is flying. In truth my videos do not show the aftermath or the pain during these little trips. I feel so much better when I keep moving. My back is a mess, joints hurt like the dickens but it's worse when I sit on my duff. So I keep moving along. The things I get to see and the people I have met along the way have helped with the motivation. Often when I get up to go to these places I just plain don't feel like it. But when I stand on the summit of a peak, have a snack at Ice Lake, ponder the ancient people that lived in a cliff dwelling deep in a canyon I quickly come to my senses and start planning the next adventure. Like you said so well, one step at a time. In the end it feels good and is worth it. Keep at it. If I can do it anyone can. Thank you for watching. Keep in touch. Dana
Thank you, Dana. I will be in the Uinta's at the end of September and my first hike will be up to a Lake about 2 1/2 miles up from Spirit Lake, UT which is at 10,200 ft. It has been on my list to hike in there for a few years, but the Tiger Trout fishing at Spirit Lake is go great that I cannot seem to get myself off the darn lake!
I will keep you posted.
@@boblanders332 Please do. Safe trip. Have a great time!
Awesome video. I did the trail last year a few weeks after hiking uncompahgre (a 14er around there). Just a word of caution, treat the trail like you would a 14er because afternoon storms can get dangerous especially since weather is concealed like he mentioned and a good part of the trail is above tree line. I found it much more challenging than the 14er I did (uncompahgre peak), but the best trail I have ever hiked.
Thanks for the commet. Really good advice. Thanks for watching. Safe travel.
Thank you for this video! Taking my girlfriend here in September to get away from the world!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and the note. A perfect place for your plan. A perfect time too!
Dana, wanted to compliment you on your great videos. Your videos have taught me that I have been doing videos all wrong. We are the same age, and I too love the outdoors. I'm going to make an attempt at doing some videos. I am a mountain bike rider, and Goldwing rider, and enjoy hiking... I will attempt to mimic as you say, working with a GoPro 3, 5black, and 7black.. Keep doing what you are doing.. keeps us young, I think!
One of the nicest notes I have ever gotten. I love playing with video hope you will enjoy it too. If you get stuck on something let me know I would be happy to help out. Where abouts are you located? Thank you for watching! Until next time. D
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Cmon man that was like 2 seconds of the lake
Sorry about that. Lots of folks around.
how long did it take you? what time should I start? going early october.
Thanks for watching. It will take the day. I would start at 7 or 8. You can always turn back if you run out of time. Watch for those thunderstorms, they can be nasty up there. It is a strenuous hike for sure. If you are in good shape it will go in a few hours. Get an early start and see how it goes. Very beautiful up there and worth the effort. Hope you have a safe trip and have fun. Might also check out some guide books or google the hike for more info. Hope that helps. The trees are awesome right now! D
Thanks for watching. It will take the day. I would start at 7 or 8. You can always turn back if you run out of time. Watch for those thunderstorms, they can be nasty up there. It is a strenuous hike for sure. If you are in good shape it will go in a few hours. Get an early start and see how it goes. Very beautiful up there and worth the effort. Hope you have a safe trip and have fun. Might also check out some guide books or google the hike for more info. Hope that helps. The trees are awesome right now! D
How many miles do you think you did? More then 4? Awesome video!
angelica ramirez I think it is closer to 8. The last part is pretty steep. It pooped us out but worth the beauty. Thanks for watching and the comment. Happy to help if I can. D.
Hi is it easy to find the trail to this lake ?
Sorry for the late response I have been out in the canyons. Yes it is a highway. The parking lot is always full. You shouls have no problem.
how long will it take to hike back and forth?
Thanks for watching. It is a pretty hard hike from the trailhead at the campground. Lots of elevation gain. I would say 7 or 8 hours. Plan spending the day on this one. You will want to spend time at the lake.
Thanks for the info. Nice video BTW
I have a friend who lives up here and he told us of a short cut that takes almost a thousand feet off the climb up and you go by Island Lake on the way to Ice Lake. Here is the coordinate of about where you park. I have not done it but plan to. Copy paste this into Google maps and check it out. 37.814058, -107.776934. Take the road up the switch backs before you get to the campground / trailhead. I understand there are no parking signs so you must pull off the road to park.
Nice! What month ?
I think it was July. An awesome time for flowers. Thanks for watching!
What is the best time to hike ?
Right now! The flowers are coming out. Start early and watch the weather closely. Not a good idea to be above tree line when the thunder storms move in. Take rain gear. Turn around time at the moment is 11:00. You do not want to deal with lightening strikes. It's fun, beautiful and a bit of a grind but worth it. Best of luck. Safe travel.
Dana Hollister thank you .. I plan going in August .. I hope it just beautiful like this ..
@@karencultureorganizationof4603 Yes it will be. The flowers seem to be a little late. Might just be perfect. Safe travel.
The flies are seasonal
Unfortunately, so are most of us humans. ;->
Greyfelt, are the flies present all day/night? Or just day time? Do the sprays (ie Off ) work?
Chances of being eaten by a bear? I am trying to find a place to visit and do LIGHT hiking (live at 800 /ft). But my wife is insistent that hiking in more secluded areas that we will die.
I can pretty safely say you will have no problem here. It is a heavily used trail. You will not be alone on this one. Thanks for watching. D
Are the amount of flies unique to the area? I haven't had much issue with them in other places I have visited?
They seem to love it there. In the forest they are awful. Cover everything. Net over your head helps. Thin gloves. They bite.
Your comment on where we stay. For some reason I am not seeing it here but the answer is... We live in a motor home so we parked down towards the trail head for the week. There are several places to camp on that road and a campground at the trail head. It is pretty crowded. There is an RV park in Silverton and several motel hotels.
Research Grizzly country and don't go there Black and brown bears that may bother you are going to be around more traveled areas: they have experience of hikers smelling like food DONT EAT IN YOUR TENT Don't smell like food (like cleaning residual chocolate off your fingers on your ants) If you are really concerned then cam to eat then move on to an overnite site Hang a bear bag I have seen many bears here in Manitou going through the trashcans and never in the backcountry except a beautiful cinnamon colored bear at a campground in Idaho Do however steer clear of range cattle Contact local forest service area office and ask about bear sightings Sorry that my keyboard does not work fully and leaves thing out Have fun it is really pretty safe out there
when is your next hike
Soon I hope! Thanks for watching. D
Lovely video..hope u will suggest me as well for my channel
Thank you. I will take a look at yours.