Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake lives up to it's name and is one of the prettiest hikes we've done this year. Just a few miles above Eldora, we drove up a steep gravel road for 4 miles to the trail head. We were not disappointed on this hike. The trail was interesting with big vistas, waterfalls, small creeks crossing the trail, and deep woods with ponderosa, blue spruce, aspens, and fir trees. The wild flowers were out in force reminding us that God renews nature each year, and in a similar way He renews us.

We stopped to get a group photo at Boulder Creek, pictured below. Here, there is a nice cascade of water we enjoyed, taking in the beauty of it all.

My first impression of the lake was this. Covered with Indian Paintbrush, Blue Bells, and Fire Weed, the shores of Diamond Lake were just as beautiful as the setting in this high mountain bowl.

At the lake we enjoyed some great laughs, good fellowship, and an excellent lunch together. This is a place I would recommend to all and will certainly return when I get a chance. On the way back we caught a rainstorm about five minutes from the car. It's a good thing we were all well prepared with rain gear. The rain in Colorado is of course, a welcome site.