Patjens Lakes

It has been an amazing year for bear grass

Maria, Ken, and I met at Big Lake and did the Patjens Lake loop hike.  It had been decades since I last visited Big Lake and the 4th of July crowds were insane, but the trail was pleasant and empty.  Bereft of Instagram worthy views, this loop is a nice escape from the hordes.  And the bear grass was crazy prolific.  I have never seen it like it has been in 2019.  The loop was basically a six mile walk through the stuff.  Very enjoyable.

Big Lake