Backpacker's Blog: Imogene Lake

I recently spent three fabulous days among the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. This last Sunday (Aug. 16) Susanna, Lisa, and I packed up the car and drove about 4 hours west. We set up camp at the Pettit Lake trailhead and spent the first night sitting around the campfire roasting marshmallows. In the morning I said goodbye to Susanna and Lisa and hit the trail. From Pettit Lake I headed up towards Imogene Lake, about 10 miles or so away. About three years ago Susanna and I hiked the same trail up to Toxaway Lake; however, this time I headed north at the fork just before Toxaway Lake, and hiked past Edith Lake, over the pass, and was greeted by an incredible view of Imogene Lake. I camped on an island out in the middle western part of the lake. In the morning I packed up and headed back. When I got back to the trailhead I discovered Susanna and Lisa swimming near the shore. I happily joined them and cooled off before heading back home. While I enjoyed my solo adventure, I am looking forward to next year after Lyra is born when Susanna can go hiking with me once again.