By: Chris Ratzlaff

Chris Ratzlaff — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:09:37 +0000

Due to the record snow in Vail this year (520+ inches) the snow WILL be deep the first week of June. Yikes ! You’ll be able to hike up about 30-60 minutes before you hit snow. However, it could be super cool to have snow shoes with and continue on your hike further up in the summer sun. Many of the lakes up there will have ice on them until late June as they are at 10,000 feet plus. You shouldn’t have to worry so much about the rivers being too high to cross as the hiking trails avoid difficult river crossings for the most part. To get to a lake that early in the season you could consider Hanging Lake down by Glenwood Springs about an hour drive from Vail. Hanging Lake is at lower altitude and the trail has more sun exposure. Stop by the desk here and we can chat about some fun options, including those snow shoes. Chris R.

By: mike bates

mike bates — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:38:03 +0000

Hey Tyler! Me and my gfriend r coming to vail the first week of june and staying at the antlers. I was wanting to take a hike up to a secluded lake around vail but im afraid there will still be to much snow on the ground, or the creeks will be to swelled up to cross . What do you think? Thanks!

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