The Iron Creek to Sawtooth lake in Idaho was incredible. Joshua has always had a thing for Idaho and this solidified it. We counted and I believe we spent the most nights on our trip somewhere in this beautiful quiet state.
This hike was a little over 8 miles and Roslyn was asleep for most of the first half. Getting her hiked back was a bit more of a pain but not too bad. The hike itself was stunning, it was a perfect blue sky day. We really lucked out again and the beginning meadow part of the hike was full of varied wildflowers and bright greens.
Then after some steep climbing and switchbacks we crossed a creek to make it to the lake. Mid creek crossing we ran into another couple (she was pregnant, it was fun to think that was me) and they pointed us to an almost invisible trail to the right and told us it was worth it to head that way then just go stand at the lakeshore. I protested a bit as we had just finished the incline to our destination but was very glad we persevered! They were right the view was amazing. We were looking down on the lake with the Sawtooth mountains in the background reflecting onto the smooth lake surface. We decided to hang out and eat our lunch there and watched the clouds float over the lake surface and see the ripples come and go.
We also had a few great campsites Joshua found us, all free. Finally took the time to cook dinner over the fire this night, swing in the hammock and lay around with Roslyn. She's not a cuddler but this evening we were able to steal a few. It was also the first evening she got bug bites and we felt terrible! She didn't seem to mind them luckily.
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