Eaglesmere Lake is comprised of two small lakes separated by a thin strip of land, both ringed by thick timber and open marsh. The Eaglesmere Trail is compelling for its views over Lower Cataract Lake, Cataract Falls, surrounding peaks and abundant aspen. Wildflowers and fall colors are exceptional.

View across the Lower Cataract Lake basin from the Eaglesmere Trail

Sunflowers belong to the genus Helianthus, which contains over 80 species

The Williams Fork Range frames views to the east

An entire aspen stand can represent a single clone that can persist for thousands of years

The south shore of Eaglesmere Lake #2 is a marshy inlet area

The Eaglesmere Trail boasts an array of summer wildflowers, and exceptional fall colors

Columbines belong to the buttercup family

Grassy slopes along the Eaglesmere Trail attract deer, elk and bear

Wild Rose stems are covered in thorns like their domesticated cousin

The Eagles Nest ridge is visible from many points along the trail, and at the lakes

The trail crosses several long, open hillsides above Lower Cataract Lake

Salsify roots ooze a milky, latex-like subtance when cut or broken

Despite extensive beetle kill in these forests, notably tall and healthy spruce-fir stands can be found on the Eaglesmere Trail

Boulders and thick rings of timber limit exploration of the lake vicinity

The Eagles Nest Wilderness is part of the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest

Reflections in the first Eaglesmere Lake from the divisive isthmus

Willow marshes on the south shore of Eaglesmere Lake attract moose