August 23, 2013 - Loch Leven Lakes

Loch Leven Lakes was our adventure for this week. Twelve Geezers made the trip, Loren, John, Rod, Beuford, Roland, Sherm, Vern (T), Wayne, Larry, Rich, Merrill and Bill Harley. It was Bill's first hike for quite some time and other than a minor fall, he was up to the task. We had three different hike groups today, Group A - four miles., Group B - six miles and a swim, and Group C - eight miles. Sherm and Rich made up group C going to the upper lake. Although the lakes were warm and inviting, only Rich, Larry, Loren and Roland took the plunge! Overall, the hike had an elevation gain of about 1200ft and was considered moderate before we started but after the hike, many suggested it be rated moderate/strenuous due to the nature of the rocky trail and amount of difficult climbing. It took us 2 3/4 hours in and 2 1/4 hours out, so it was a fairly long day. The trail head is at the Rainbow Lodge exit off I-80.