The blue water of Shovel Lake looks enticing from above
Enjoying views of a clear night sky over Snow Lake
Wildflowers in bloom near Norway Pass in late July
Water filtered out of the crystal clear streams may taste fresher than lake water. This waterfall cascades from Shovel Lake into the western side of Panhandle Lake
The sun begins to set over Snow Lake
A viewpoint from the west overlooking Shovel Lake
Approaching Panhandle Lake from the west, Mt Adams looms in the distance
Panhandle Lake
Grizzle Lake is beautiful, but is the only lake along this trail that doesn't have campsites available
Important trail junction notes near the Whittier Ridge / Lakes Trail Junction. This is the view of the junction as approached from the Whittier Ridge Trail
Important trail junction notes near the Whittier Ridge / Lakes Trail Junction. This is the view from the washed out trail just beyond the junction. Note that attempts have been made to alert hikers with sticks and stones to turn
Important trail junction notes near the Whittier Ridge / Lakes Trail Junction. This is the view of the junction as approached from the Lakes Trail below
This edited image is intended to show the location of the spur trail junction (see photos attached in this comment)