The word haiyaha – a Native American word for rock – describes this secluded, boulder-riddled lake in lower Chaos Canyon. Glaciers carved this basin into the landscape thousands of years ago; they gouged out the valley and deposited boulders throughout the basin. The Continental Divide runs along the edge of the precipice overlooking the basin, with Hallet Peak (12,713 ft) and Otis Peak (12,486 ft).
Here’s my photo essay from my hike on July 5, 2020.
Upper Glacier Gorge is a stunning alpine basin in Rocky Mountain National Park with rugged mountains and beautiful lakes. It also offers thrilling opportunities for climbs and scrambles, with varying degrees of difficulty and exposure.
Explore Lookout Mountain and Horsetooth Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park for a challenging and rewarding hike. With stunning views of the Front Range, these peaks offer a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Black Canyon, a deep chasm carved with razor-sharp precision, emerges as if from nowhere. It is one of the narrowest and steepest gorges in North America, beckoning to the adventurous.
