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Deer grazing at the trailhead.

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The doubletrack trail makes the start of the hike quite relaxing.

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Mountains looming over the trees.

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Waterfall along Commonwealth Creek.

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Birdwood Peak in the distance.

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Reflection in Commonwealth Creek.

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Looking back down the creek.

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Mountains to the south.

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Smuts Pass appearing ahead.

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Looking east across the valley.

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Commonwealth Peak.

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Heading toward Smuts Pass.

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Flowers along the trail.

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Birdwood Peak covered in clouds.

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Entering the snowfield.

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Looking down the snowfield.

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Looking south from the snowfield.

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Looking down the steep ascent up the snow.

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Coming up toward Smuts Pass.

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Mount Smuts.

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Looking down the valley.

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Close up down Commonwealth Valley

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Lower Birdwood Lake with Smutwood Peak in the background.

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The balcony trail toward Smutwood Pass.

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Looking back toward Smuts Pass.

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Wider view of the alpine basin.

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Almost toward Smutwood Pass.

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Birdwood Peak looking sharper.

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Smutwood Peak and Upper Birdwood Lake.

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Mount Smuts and Smuts Pass.

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On the far side of Smutwood Pass.