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The trail starts off dusty and dry, rising out of Mineral King.
In July, the Mineral King Valley is green and bursting with wildflowers.
Old growth trees begin to appear as you near Monarch Lakes.
If you want to break up the trip a bit, Monarch Lake is an excellent campsite, with bear boxes!
Sunset views from Monarch Lake are mind-blowing!
Once you leave the maintained trail, a sand slog takes you towards Sawtooth Pass.
Be sure to reserve more time than you think necessary for this section of the hike. It's burly!
Sawtooth Pass is a true alpine spectacle, with granite boulders and spires all around.