Beautiful yellow Aspen leaves everywhere you look and an alpine lake at the top… What’s not to love? There’s something about hiking and chocolate that just go together so I packed a Protein Decadance Dark Chocolate + Almond Gomacro bar to enjoy at the lake. gomacro has been an adventure staple of mine for years (including a daily bar *or three* on my PCT thru-hike). They are all organic, vegan, and gluten-free and this flavor is packed with 10g of protein! #gomacropartner A perfect snack for a hike like this: [Save this post for your next trip to Colorado] American Lake (near Aspen, CO) Intermediate Level Hike Distance: Roughly 7 miles (Out and Back) Vertical Gain: Roughly 2,200ft Some helpful tips: -This hike can get VERY busy during peak summer and parking can be a challenge. That being said, weekdays in the fall are often fairly quiet which is why I love this hike this time of year! -This trail is dog-friendly! Dogs must be on a leash -The bulk of the vertical gain is at the beg...