Hiking into Camas Lake is one of the most enjoyable hikes in the Bitterroot Mountains. The nearly 3 miles to the first lake features some great stream crossings under a dense canopy. The trail switchbacks up a slope that has massive slabs of granite. Reaching the lake, we immediately noticed numerous trout jumping at a moderate hatch from the crystal-clear waters.

Last year this was much deeper and colder
Last year this was much deeper and colder
Vida after her stream crossing
Vida after her stream crossing
Obligatory trail shot
Obligatory trail shot
This log bridge has definitely seen better days
This log bridge has definitely seen better days
Vida cruising up the trail
Vida cruising up the trail
First view of Camas Lake
First view of Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Vida sharing her adventure with her 1,000s
Vida sharing her adventure with her 1,000s
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Contemplative moment
Contemplative moment
Camas Lake
Camas Lake
Heading out for pizza and beer
Heading out for pizza and beer
Vida and Jeff found the snow
Vida and Jeff found the snow
Camas Creek sheeting over a granite slab
Camas Creek sheeting over a granite slab
Camas Creek rapidly descending down the drainage
Camas Creek rapidly descending down the drainage
Beargrass is blooming BIG TIME this year
Beargrass is blooming BIG TIME this year

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