Distance: round trip to saddle 4 k
Elevation gain: 272 m
On August 12, we started our third hike in a row, a lovely, easy one with beautiful weather, even the wind up on top was pleasant. From the parking lot, we could see the ridge up above.
Following the trail indicated on the sign board would be easy for any traveler.
Again the flowers were mostly finished but on this hike, bright colour came from the foliage of various plants.
The views were mountainous looking back at any point on the way up.
Soon we arrived at the saddle along with many others.
First we climbed to the right for a look at the Saskatchewan glacier.
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It was mostly hidden behind the ridge from here. Judging by the number of wind shelters it must get pretty cold and crowded up here sometimes.
Even this high up in the Rockies, one can find many fossils. I can`t imagine this being an ocean.
We descended the right shoulder and went up the left. This gave a full view of the Saskatchewan glacier, lake and streams.
A waterfall flowed from another glacier to the left.
We ate our lunch at the end of this trail enjoying the full delta before us. There was a rock sticking out over the valley and I just had to try to get a little better pose for the camera.
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