Panther Lake

The trail into Panther Lake has been worn deep by the miners and pack animals who used this route in the early 1900’s to access the Bayonne and Sunshine Mines. Now, anglers keep the tread open as they climb the steep trail to Panther Lake, where they share the fishing with osprey. At the far end of Panther Lake, a terminal moraine creates a peninsula that is perfect to cast from. There is a good trail around the lake. Hikers and history buffs can still find traces of the original trail that the old miners used as they led their pack animals over the pass at the end of Panther Lake. Listen for whistling marmots as you work your way up these passes. Ridge walkers will enjoy the Three Sisters Peaks. Set at the foot of the Three Sisters Peaks, Panther Lake, with rock slides to it’s shores and sub-alpine forests surrounding it, is truly beautiful. There are no facilities at the lake, but campers have cleared 2 small tent sites, one at each end of the lake.