Spider Meadows had been on my backpacking to do list for a few years and I finally got around to it this past weekend of late August.  We arrived at the trailhead Friday evening to try to beat the crowds on this popular route.  Despite the surprising number of cars at the trailhead we didn't encounter the hoards of hikers we imagined.  We hiked over the glacier and down towards Lyman Lakes, camping at the upper lakes as Lyman Lake was still a ways off.  The next morning we trekked back up over Spider Gap, took a lunch break at Phelps Basin, and headed back to the car.  Probably about 21 miles all together and my feet were ready to be out of those boots!

Spider Meadow

Lyman Lake

Camping at upper Lyman Lakes

Heading back up to Spider Gap.  Lyman Glacier on right.