We were visiting the park on a cold, fall day and only had time for one hike. We chose this hike... read more
A very pretty place on the Alpine lakes loop trail. not a very difficult hike and the rewards are... read more
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We were visiting the park on a cold, fall day and only had time for one hike. We chose this hike and visited the lake from the parking lot of the Summit trail head parking lot. It's a fairly easy 2.6 mile round trip hike...More
A very pretty place on the Alpine lakes loop trail. not a very difficult hike and the rewards are worth it.
Stella Lake sits in the shadow of Wheeler Peak. It is part of the Alpine Lakes Trail. It is an awesome loop trail. We spent time there waiting for the wind to stop to take some photos and then we skipped lots of rocks. I...More
Definitely worth the hike to see the lake. Make sure to bring plenty of water to drink along the way because it can get hot along the hike.
We hiked to this lake from Bristlecone Trail and were not impressed as there has been little rain and the lake was not too large. However, the trail continues on to Theresa Lake, which WAS impressive and then through an Aspen grove that will take...More
Delightful hike. Very high altitude. Weather can change on you. Be prepared. Good for children if you don't rush things.
Lovely and easy hike from Summit trail head. Beautiful Aspen groves, and super views of Wheeler Mt. The last 4 years have been very dry but the lake is still lovely and pristine. No fish live in either of the alpine lake. We came across...More
The hike was gradually uphill. Saw deer and four turkeys on the way to Stella a Lake. There was a nice view of Wheeler Peak at Stella Lake! Loved the reflection of the mountain in the lake. Combine this hike with the Bristlecone Pine trail.
Due to there still being snow on the ground in June, we were able to access Stella Lake from the Summit Trailhead. What a beautiful lake!! The reflection of the mountain on the lake was amazing!! I would highly recommend trying to make it to...More
Can be combined with the Bristlecone tree trail nice stroller trough the woods. The Peak was nice to wee with the glacier.
