It’s difficult to write about a place you have never seen and experienced unless you are intrigued by the allure of the magnificent landscape we know as North Park. West of Walden up a little-known foot path is the Lone Pine Trail. The mysteries that lay upon that trail enchant the most avid hikers in the country. Two lakes, specifically, are found off the beaten path of this trail tucked into the backdrop of the well-known Lone Pine Ranch. USFS trail #1157 leads to a true

Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she created Big Creeks Lakes. The amazing beauty of this masterpiece set in the Zirkel Wilderness is awe inspiring and continues to bring back visitor’s year after year. Big Creek Lakes is just 35 miles Northwest of Walden and can be found on the scenic jaunt from Walden to Cowdrey, by way of the historic cow town of Pearl. This hidden gem is treasured by the locals and revered by mountain escape lovers across the country. The bac