Hiking above Moffet Tunnel

We have done this hike once or twice before, but it is such a fun adventure that it warrants coming back for more exploring.  Here are the boys and Tara just off of the beginning trailhead.  A beautiful day in the mountains up near the continental divide.

Sometimes I have to temper my expectations of what a "hike" means with the family desires.  For this hike we spent quite a bit more time exploring the streams, flowers, and raspberries that were just off of the trail.  I think as long as I understand the plan, I can get a bit more into enjoying the diversions as much as the hiking.

Despite the detours, we did in fact make it up to these beautiful lakes.  We sat on some rocks, while looking for a rumored Moose in the area, and ate our lunch.  However, only dogs and other hikers were found.

Here is another picture of the team before heading back down the mountain to the car.  Definitely easier going that direction on the hike!  The main challenge is to get the kids to slow down enough so they down fall and wreck themselves running down the trail...but this inevitable ending almost always happens despite all the warnings.  Luckly, we keep a solid arrangement of band aides in the car.