I saved the best hidden gem of this trip for last.  After seeing the beauty of the first lake, I wish I could have made it to the third but it wasn't meant to be this time.

We started at the bottom of a steep, washed out gravel road that runs under a power line. A trail veered off into the forest. It was wet and leaf covered at the start but progressed up a steep, rocky section.

Once we reached the top, the trees opened up and a beautiful, clear, mountain lake appeared. Bright yellow larch stood tall at the water's edge of the first of three Silver Spring Lakes near Elko, BC. Moss covered the boulders. We could see fallen logs beneath the water's surface. The sight was breathtaking.

I could only imagine the beauty as one continued the trail to the second and third lakes. That's a challenge for the next trip.