You'll find a few small lakes. Dense mountain brush mixed with sagebrush and grass dominates the vegetation with stands of firs and aspen common in isolated patches on some north facing slopes. Extremes of temperature are common with a 50 degree difference between summer highs and lows the rule rather than the exception. Snow remains in some regions until mid-summer. The canyons of both these creeks are highly scenic, and you'll find trailheads along both routes.
Trails are easy to follow, but they become severely strenuous in the higher country.
Lake Branch Trail leads in 2.75 miles to scenic Lake Branch. No camping is allowed within 200 feet of a water source or a trail. Crowds of humans come here, especially on weekends and especially around the lakes. Click here to find out how. Copyright Rodale, Inc. 2001.