We stopped off at the Dole Plantation as we drove around Oahu taking care of some work business. I had to try a Dole Whip since I’ve heard so much about them. We even saw a few plumeria flowers!
The Dole Plantation
Kuliouou Ridge Trail
Before my first full day of work on Oahu, I went with my coworker Heather to run up the Kuliouou Ridge Trail for some views over the islands. It’s quite the climb up the hill but worth it for the view.
The Loch
In Rocky Mountain National Park, we hiked up to The Loch via the trail along the creek that comes down from the lake. It is a beautiful ascent. The photos unfortunately had to be taken in HDR mode on my phone because of how the clouds created trouble with my camera.
A big waterfall almost directly over top of the water diversion tunnel (several hundred feet below) that brings water from the west side of the continental divide.
Big mountains in the distance.
Heading up closer to The Loch.
Heather on the hiking trail.
Proof that I was there.
Crossing a snow field.
The Loch appears!
A stormy lake with afternoon thunderstorms rolling in.
It was a great hike and I look forward to exploring the higher lakes in this basin someday.
