How to Get a Perfect Reflection on the Mirror Lake Lone Eagle Peak Hike

Thanks for watching this local guide to hiking to Lone Eagle Peak (or Mirror Lake), Colorado. The ancestral home of the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne people. It’s always worth noting that just because these tribes all inhabited this space, does not mean they were a monolith. In fact, there is a lot of controversial history between these groups. Tread with respect. Fox in the Forest aims to empower you to get outside. Covering incredible outdoor locations in Colorado, the American Southwest, and Lake Tahoe, I want you to travel like a local, not a tourist. As always, visit wild spaces responsibly! Always pack out your trash including water bottles, fruit peels, toilet paper, and anything else you bring with you. Leave only footprints. Follow all closures, fire bans, drone regulations (no drones in the Indian Peaks Wilderness), and dog rules - your dog must be leashed. Want more hiking? Discover which Colorado hike best suits your personality: https://bit.ly/3UXksD1 ✨Follow me… ✨ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foxintheforestblog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ ✨ Additional Resources ✨ Purchase Your America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass and enter Arapaho Forest National Recreation Area at no charge (affiliate link): https://bit.ly/nationalparkspass2024 Otherwise it is $5 to park for the day or $15 for 3 days. You can purchase your pass on-site at one of the many pullouts on the way to the trailhead. The kiosks are open 24/7 and are credit/debit card only. Backcountry permit information: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675318 The Local Guide to visiting Lone Eagle Peak: https://bit.ly/3xFGxOt ✨Responsible and safe hiking: Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in Colorado: https://bit.ly/cohikingtips Other incredible Indian Peaks Wilderness hikes: https://bit.ly/49dhr6G ✨ Discover more about visiting Colorado like a local: Local Tips: https://bit.ly/localguidetoco Colorado’s Top Hikes: https://bit.ly/3xFGxOt The Prettiest Places in Colorado: https://bit.ly/beautifulcolorado ✨My favorite hiking gear: ✨ OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest NOTE: These are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel and it means a lot, so thank you! #hiking #mountains #hikerlife #mountainhike #coloradotravel #coloradoadventure #coloradomountains #coloradotravel ✨Time stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:16 - Trailhead access and information 00:26 - Can you sleep at the trailhead? 00:39 - hiking info and stats 00:53 - Safety info 01:10 - How to reach Lone Eagle Peak 01:42 - Best camp sites (permit required) 01:59 - How to time your hike for solitude and the best view 02:32 - outro