[Geysers] Heart Lake

[Jeffrey Cross]

It is about 4.5 miles to the overlook into Witch Creek valley.  This is
where the hot springs start.  You must travel another half mile and
descend 200-300 feet elevation to get to the fissure group.  The terrain
around the fissure and upper groups is steep.  If it's your first time
there and you have an 8-year old, descent on the trail switchbacks is the
only route I could recommend.  Should you continue past the fissure it is
perhaps another 200 feet drop and another 2 miles to the lake.

Jeff Cross
jacross at lamar.colostate.edu

> Karen Webb
> I have a question similar to Miller's but was wondering specifically
> what anyone's take on Heart Lake would be for a vigorous 8yo (also for a
> mom who's had knee surgery).  If we just go the 3 miles till you reach
> the Upper group and don't go all the way to Rustic, is it still worth
> the trip?