Erin Reding

Erin Reding

Goat Lake via Iron Creek

07/14/19

The hike went through switchbacks and plateaus through forests as you ascend the mountain with great views most of the time. When you get to the last stretch you had to walk up a steep loose gravel and rock face, which was challenging but doable and not dangerous. The worst that could have happened was slipping and skinning your knee. And it’s so worth it. At the top of this climb you see Goat Falls and follow the river up to the outlet of Goat Lake. The stretch of river between the falls and the lake is gorgeous and features many mini waterfalls. And the water is crystal clear. But when we saw Goat Lake it was a total jawdropper. It was honestly the most beautiful thing I’ve ever hiked to. So worth it. The water was freezing cold and crystal clear, and there were even some ice mburgs floating on it in mid July. We jumped in because it was hot out but you wouldn’t want to spend much time in that water. We could see schools of trout smwimming last us periodically which was super cool. The tough hike was so worth it and if you’re woquestuoning if you want to go or not,the answer is yes.

5.0