Beautiful Homer Lake! You used to be able to drive within about an eighth of a mile from this gem but the Forest Service in their infinite wisdom have closed it off for anyone who doesn't have 2 good legs and the desire to walk the distance. I didn't mind the walk mind you, but when the road going in here is in such good shape, the idea that they needed to close it just makes me mad due to the lack of thought they put into this decision. Yet another bad choice concerning our so called public lands.
We went swimming up there and I'll tell you, that water was cold. I went in anyway but it almost took my breath away once I got all the way in. The water was nice and clear and not weedy so swimming was easy from where we were.After we got back to the parking area I had them all pose for me, even the dogs as you can see in this picture. A very nice day and an easy hike even though the road going in there could have been driven if they hadn't closed it off.
