Solo Backpacking to Emerald Lake and Moon Lake in Colorado's Weminuche Wilderness

[@JustaReadingguy]

I did that trail in July last year. Just missed you by a little. wonderful place. Thanks for your vid and story.

[@tanyas9104]

i like your beer game

[@bricesmith1095]

Took that same trip 3 times in the 90’s

[@DrJohn493]

Brings back some nice memories, did the hike/backpack up to Emereld Lake in 2010 and plan to return to the Weminuche this ('22) summer. Thanks for sharing your adventure and all the great scenery.

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

It’s such a beautiful hike! Have a great trip this summer!

[@EnthronexDarkness]

Man it's nice to see this place again, even if it's just through a video

[@javisrais4991]

Love be sweet to hike this with someone who can show you the ropes.

[@davidbrackney289]

Are there any good camping spots near the 1/2 way point (bridge)? I see a lot of hikers and videos camping the 1st night down below where you did (for obvious reasons...the beauty), but was just wondering if there were any good spots right after you cross the bridge?

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Yep! There are a couple good spots just before the bridge (and even more along the way) and a couple spots right after the bridge! The first night in this video is right before the bridge. Probably less than 1/4 mile before it.

[@davidbrackney289]

Thanks!@@justinhitsthetrail5225

[@samharrington181]

I'll be doing this in mid June. I think I'll bring a few Voodoo rangers!

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Never a bad call! Hopefully June conditions will be nice. I tried it with a few friends in (early) June one year and it was still covered in snow and ice! Still turned out to be a nice trip along the Pine River! Cheers 🍻

[@brandonfisher1397]

What trial headed did you start on? Headed that way from Phoenix at the end of the month.

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Pine River Trailhead. Just east past Vallecito Reservoir.

[@billw1958]

beauftiful hike... just did it last week... saw more animals here than anywhere but yellowstone.. black bears, mule deer, deer, etc etc etc

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Amazing scenery. So pretty. I’ve only seen deer and pikas there. I’ll be heading back late in the summer. Hopefully I can catch some more wildlife

[@brianmcmurdie]

Can’t you keep going up to the Continental Divide from Moon Lake?

[@justinhitsthetrail5225]

Yeah it looks like it’s about 14 more miles from Moon Lake. Could definitely make a great trip with that!

[@2te2]

Yes, the route over to Rock Lake is not a trail, but it is well marked by cairns.

[@billw1958]

yes there is a loop you can do back to the TH at the campground

[@brentteague910]

The amount of beetle kill is shocking!

[@shelbyowens4763]

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