Ptarmigan Lake

Great hike! Mostly shaded with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the forest. Get there early for good parking. (Take the trail across the stream - not behind the restrooms) The trees thin out near the lakes and they are beautiful! Note: the big lake is the final destination unless you just want to go up to the ridge. There is another, smaller lake on the east side of the big lake.

Great hike for the family. Trail is very well maintained, can be a great spot for mushroom hunting if you pick the right time! Great wildflowers along the trail as well.

Good hike for lowlanders who have not acclimatized to altitude. Tough enough to be rewarding but achievable. A little crowded. Parking lot was full and people were parking on the shoulder of the road.

Fun, dog friendly moderate hike. You pass several small lakes before you get to Lake Ptarmigan, so don't stop and turn around too soon.

Great hike. 3 miles from car to the lake. Beautiful scenery.