Heart Lake

Another great backcountry lake not far from Grant. This lake is the fourth largest in the park and sits at the base of Mt. Sheridan (the highest peak in the red mountains). There is not a lot to say about this hike. It was mostly just lots of woods hiking and brief stint through a large open valley leading down to the lake. There were also a few small thermal areas along the trail, which always adds an interesting element to a hike. Being able to lie on a remote beach and watch a pelican fish was certainly the highlight of this trip. This trip also marked my completion of the employee 100 Mile Hiking Club. I hope to return to this hike and climb Sheridan, however its a 21 mile hike with 5,000+ft of elevation change (over the course of 5 miles) if Sheridan is added.

Valley Leading down to Heart Lake:

View of the lake from the shore:

Mt. Sheridan: