Got a later start than I'd hoped to wanting to make it to upper Silver Lake from Tibble Fork reservoir (AF Canyon). Got to Silver Lake Flat (lower lake) in pretty good time bit realized I didn't have enough time to make it up to Silver Lake. Went as far as I had time for, about half way, and had to turn around. Trail in good shape, nice and packed at lower elevation. A bit soft up above making traction difficult. Trail to Silver Lake in surprisingly good condition. Anxious to get back up there and finish the job. Made it down in good time ending at 9.3 miles. Being a bit ahead of schedule, I ran back up the east canyon 1.85 miles up and back making it an even 13 for the day. |