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The approach trail to Helen Lake is pretty easy.The approach trail to Helen Lake is pretty easy.Niko bounding up the trail, trying to catch his mom and sister. Let's see how long this lasts. :)The approach trail to Helen Lake is pretty easy.Looking back across the parkway to Crowfoot Mountain.The trail rounds the south end of Crystal Ridge.The trail rounds the south end of Crystal Ridge with views of Dolomite Peak now.The route up Dolomite.Dolomite Peak lies across Helen Creek.This is the upper meadow when you're still about 2km from the mountain, about 1.5 from Helen Lake.The upper meadow as you get even closer to Helen Lake, Cirque in the background. This is where you could spot a grizzly.Approaching the Helen Creek crossing.Crossing Helen Creek.Hiking the lovely alpine meadows.Hiking the lovely alpine meadows.Helen Lake.Helen Lake with Cirque Peak rising beyond.The trail around the lake heading up to the shoulder.Lovely Helen Lake with Crystal Ridge and Crowfoot Mountain rising beyond.Lake Helen.
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