The trail to Rachel Lake is easygoing until the last mile. Then it's a rocky, muddy, rooty and very steep trail. A swim in Rachel Lake is recommended. We went past Rachel Lake and camped at Rampart Lakes. The trail to Rampart Lakes from RAchel is not too bad. Rampart lakes are gorgeous. We camped at the last lake on the trail, which afforded the most solitude in the area. My husband also climbed Alta Mountain for a dayhike and said the views were spectacular! It's a scramble up there. Not too many bugs at all.
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