After the descent, walk around Alice Lake and through the campground to return to your starting point. With the whole thing clocking in at around 3.5 hours, this is a hike to take at a leisurely pace.

Cozying up to ... and summer, you can take advantage of complimentary kayak, canoe, bike and paddleboard rentals. But if it's pampering you seek, head straight to the Spa at Nita Lake Lodge ...