Surface Hoar, Lower Cataract Lake

At the edge of Lower Cataract Lake in the Eagle’s Nest Wilderness, the blue sky dramatically lends its color to the shaded ice. A sunlit hill of scrub oak reflects as red highlights in the melt-freeze line. Moisture in the air has condensed during a cold, clear night as feathery surface hoar. Close inspection also reveals grasses faintly visible beneath the ice.

Terms: Arapaho National Forest, CO - Summit County, Colorado, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Highlights, National Forest, Public Lands, Wilderness

Image Dimensions: 7533 x 4972

Location Georeference: 39.8313, -106.3241

LICENSING DETAILS: For more information about license types and their use, see the help page.
OTHER QUESTIONS: For all other questions or inquiries, email info@ecostock.org or call 970.239.1236.


Support Ecostock