Jen went backpacking Rock Creek Lake August 19 to August 22, 2017 18 miles 5,500 feet gained 3 nights Rock Creek Lake, Elkhorns 1 Family backpack to watch the eclipse in the totality zone. Had fun scrambling around the basin and visiting nearby Bucket Lake. Lots of goat watching. More from Jen Cloud Point September 20, 2026 Larch crater September 16, 2026 The Devil's Garden September 8 to September 9, 2026 Pepper Mountain September 6, 2026