Lake Haiyaha [Plus Nymph Lake & Dream Lake] - Rocky Mountain National Park

[@sandysteinbrook]

Such a helpful video. Thank you!

[@cristy_yang]

Nice video!!! Absolutely loved it!

[@Robin.ThePlantPath]

WoW. what a colour! z that’s crazy. it must be a reaction to a specific mineral or something! Simply gorgeous views. thanks again.

[@noahhinson2784]

Oh my goodness. Another absolute, amazing video!

[@abrian8282]

Such a classic hike. Got nostalgia just watching it appreciate this beautiful Raw upload felt so real. Take care Nick!

[@54nightsrv25]

Love the views of Long's from the trail that time of day. I may have to make that one of my early morning photo spots when we're out there in September. Thanks for getting me through the doldrums waiting for the next trip to RMNP!

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

Love seeing your dad out exploring with you. I haven't been up to Lake Haiyaha since the slide. I was there the week before. Crazy milky green color now, still beautiful. I never knew Haiyaha meant rock.

[@nicksangetta8874]

We just got back from going up there again. My mom wanted to see it. The color definitely is not fading.. it seems as dark as ever. Really interesting!

[@robertthieling4708]

Thanks for the info Nick! Heading to RMNP Labor Day Week and our first hike will be Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald lakes and lake Haiyaha. Then onto Mills lake, Ribbon falls and Black lake-maybe Frozen lake too. I appreciate your videos!

[@Attakorn.classic]

what a beautiful trail 😍

[@grantskidmore6921]

Your papa seems like such a friendly fella, also you look like a spitting image. Agreed, hope fish and life didn’t get messed up with whatever truly caused the blue water

[@MissMamaLoula]

You are a great filmographer. You must be really healthy doing all these hikes!

[@nicksangetta8874]

Thanks Loula! I try to stay healthy. I just feel like I will only be gifted this one body so I better try to take care of it so it lasts.

[@evelynwiegel1838]

May have to call that smurfs lake for awhile. Hope it clears up soon. Those were incredible views. Thanks

[@nicksangetta8874]

Haha! I like Smurfs Lake

[@johnconroy4002]

Coincidentally, I went up there yesterday. That little unnamed pond about halfway between Haiyaha and the junction with the Mills L/Loch trail was the same color. The water looked a lot like it did after the rainstorm in September 2015. Not sure, but I think the green color may be because of the concentration of minerals in the water, rather than silt. Insane number of people between Dream and Bear. At one point, there were about forty people walking single file.

[@markjeffries5966]

The appearance of glacial milk in Lake Haiyaha now would presumably be related to the Chaos Canyon rockslide.

[@billpelzmann1030]

That's what I thought. I saw an article (somewhere) recently that confirms the cause and the connection to the rockslide.

[@mairapena6632]

Hi! What an amazing video. I’m going to Colorado in July and I’m wondering about the parking in your starting point, I’ll be driving from Denver, I’ll appreciate any suggestions 🙌🏽. Thank you and take care.

[@ozarklife9996]

Heading to hermit park from Missouri this Sunday!

[@nicksangetta8874]

Nice! You staying in one of the cabins in Hermit Park? I have always wanted to do that.

[@Chriscarpenter2]

Was it the big rockslide up canyon that caused it somehow?

[@SpookyApparition]

that was my first thought, I'm curious too

[@babzvidz]

Lake Haiyaha changed colors from a clear blue to milky and bright green. Park experts say the color change is a direct result of a landslide in the park that happened above the lake.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

We used to do Nymph, Dream Emerald and Hiawatha( easier to say that) and I think one or two more

[@nicksangetta8874]

That is a great hike. The other lakes that are close are Bear Lake, The Loch, Mills Lake and even Jewel Lake. It wouldnt be too bad to add them on and make a big loop out of it.

[@greenlenny3926]

It almost looks like a swimming pool

[@SheepdogPreparedness]

So glad you did this one! I'm pretty sure we are going to do this hike next month. Is it possible to get to Hallett Peak from Haiyaha, or is it just too gnarly?

[@nicksangetta8874]

There is a route up the east ridge from the Lake Haiyaha Trail. When you are coming around the east side of Hallett and it tops out. Just before you start heading down to Haiyaha is where you split off and start bushwacking up the ridge. Looks like a fun little low class 3 scramble until you hit that narrow colouir full of loose rock that leads up to just behind where that big part of Hallett juts out. Then once you are on that top flat part you take it on up to the summit. I wanted to get this last year but never made it up to Bear Lake early enough. But its going down this year! I actually want to try it in the next few weeks. I just want to make sure all the snow is clear from that couloir first.

[@drone_boss]

Doing this soon!

[@ruggedland]

Was thinking about going there and check out the lake myself. It’s like someone poured some dye into the lake

[@nicksangetta8874]

If you can get there Id probably recommend going to check it out. It might be a once in a lifetime phenomenon.

[@laurenbouchie2394]

That was real interesting Nick! The water color reminded me of milk glass in a way.. Was that Hallet Peak in the background when you were at the lake? Makes me curious to know why also!

[@nicksangetta8874]

Yes, that was Hallett on the right side of lake and Otis Peak to the left. I should have probably mentioned that in the vid. I think the rockslide ground some of those glacial rocks to powder and it is washing down into the water. I guess thats why other alpine lakes have that light blue coloring too. Of course I dont really know.. this is what another hiker told me on the trail.

[@alquinn8576]

@@nicksangetta8874 that is correct; it's often called "glacial flour"

[@josephbrecheisen6339]

Any planned hikes for end of August?

[@nicksangetta8874]

Im still trying to plan Mondays hike.. but I will definitely be hiking as much as I can in Aug. I think its the best hiking month. What ideas do you have?

[@josephbrecheisen6339]

@@nicksangetta8874 well 27th August through September 3 off, layer in the wwwk we are doing a Leadville camping trip and hope to get both Elbert and Massive but would love to go into Wild Basin hit Cheifs Head lol or even do Longs Peak trailhead to Chasm Lake or something epic lol. Your expertise and experience is key. If you have any suggestions I'm all for it. Would be awsome to at least get to join on a trail. I'm really looking forward to hiking with you and gaining knowledge you bring to the trails. I'm always up for anything you want ton recommend

[@nicksangetta8874]

@@josephbrecheisen6339 Sounds good bro! When the time gets a little closer and I know what the weather is doing I can plan a little more specifically. But I will find something we can hike. I dont think I can go back to Chasm though. Its just so dang busy. However.. still wanting to do Mt Lady again. Can always take it down the Camel to Chasm. Thats pretty epic for sure!

[@josephbrecheisen6339]

@@nicksangetta8874 I'm down for that never done Mt Lady

[@nicksangetta8874]

@@josephbrecheisen6339 Its harder than it looks. Id probably want to hit it from that north slope by Granite Pass. Never done that approach before. Its probably the easiest.

[@chrisblystone6098]

Did you upgrade your camera? Your videos always look good but the picture is just incredible in this one. A favorite hike of mine. Love it!

[@nicksangetta8874]

Thanks Chris! Im still using the Gopro Hero 9. I love that little camera. Its small and it can take a beating! I dropped it down the rocks on this hike then accidentally stepped on part of it. Didnt even leave a scratch.

[@jasperwiggins83]

These lakes are fed by Glaciers, the glacier water gives them that emerald blue color. The Glaciers are all drying up.

[@babzvidz]

Lake Haiyaha changed colors from a clear blue to milky and bright green. Park experts say the color change is a direct result of a landslide in the park that happened above the lake.

[@jeffhoffmann5018]

What camera are you using in this video?

[@JJ-ws3zn]

Count how many times he said "Haiyaha" :) I count 47

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that you are an Aquarius.

[@nicksangetta8874]

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