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There is a trail sign that marks where you would turn to
go to Maybird Gulch, however if you continue straight ahead it takes
you to Lower Red Pine Lake which is just up another little ridge. It really is one of the most serene landscapes I have ever
seen. A towering bowl of granite surrounding a placid blue lake with the
notorious Red Pines all around.
It has a great view across the lake of the other side of the canyon,
with a water drop background for some great pictures. The trail to upper
Red Pine Lake starts up the north side of the lower reservoir and
continues up a pretty steep incline to a boulder field, and across a
grassy meadow to the upper lake. It is surreal the atmosphere here,
White Baldy towering over you, and a great view NW of the valley. This
hike was so peaceful because I did not see another hiker the whole time
I was at the upper reservoir. The hike down was quite a bit faster than
the hike up, and the view as dusk was setting in was amazing! These two
lakes really are some of the greatest lakes I have ever been to and will
return to visit again very soon.
Trail
Stats And Directions:
Little
Cottonwood Canyon- Trail Head 5.5 miles up canyon
Distance
to Red Pine Lake- 3 miles
Elevation
Gain- 1940 feet to 9640 feet
Hiking
Time- 2hrs 15 min
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