On our way to the Savage/Carter loop last week, we passed a trailhead marked #1912. Checking the map, we found it led to Josephine Lake, a small oblong body of water surrounded on three sides by mountains. It was agreed this would be our next hike.
Like all the trails in the Holy Cross Wilderness area, Josephine Lake did not disappoint. It was one of the more challenging day hikes, however, as there's quite a bit of elevation gain until you start descending to the lake.
We experienced just about all types of weather this day, the main reason to be prepared when hiking or backpacking in the mountains. This photo was taken during a break in the rain, when sun bathed much of the area and helped the lake show off it's fantastic shades of green and blue.
