The lot was full and cars were parked up and down the road loop as well. 
Lake was beautiful! 

Great trail for the whole family with stunning views! The trail is mostly flat and paved so my 2.5 year old was able to walk almost the whole loop. There were a few areas along the back of the loop that were extremely overgrown so I had to carry him in those spots so he didn’t get whacked in the face by bushes. Otherwise, it was a great time with plenty of seating along the trail to stop for a snack and take in the views.

17Aug2021 ~09:15 -to ~10:00, Swee and i were having a leisure walk of the ~1.2 mile Gold Creek Pond Loop. MIsty and cloudy. Temperature cool mid_50s_F that crept to low_60s_F when we left. No bugs 👍

We were the third to arrive at the parking. During our walk, we encountered 2 young woman and their dog .. very nice and friendly. And when we left, i noticed there were 3 additional vehicles.

Lovely views of the Gold Creek Pond surrounded by the nearby hills, or mountains (?).

Happy Trails Everyone! 😄

This is always a great option for when the weather's not ideal in the mountains, but you still need to get some beautiful sights in. A few potholes in the road but nothing crazy and easily avoided for any car. We got lucky with still conditions and gorgeous lake reflections. We went clockwise along the paved sections, then trail, boardwalk, and across two charming bridges overlooking the water. As far as paths go this is flat and easy, but for those with a wheelchair or stroller, there are a few bumpy/rooty spots. The wildflowers are looking a bit past their prime, but there is still plenty of fireweed and pearly everlasting brightening up the banks, especially around the halfway point. There were definitely bugs but we sprayed and were fine. The pines and cedars smelled absolutely amazing the whole way.

Flowers are blooming! No bugs. Beautiful light and only a handful of people. 

Such a stunning spot:) I didn’t see any garbage bins so make sure you bring bags to pack your stuff out:)