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The trailhead sign on the road.

A small creek crossing before reaching Lewis Lake.

Heading through the thick lodgepole pine forest.

Lewis Lake's north shore with the Red Mountains in the background.

Bundled up for the very common thunderstorms that occur in Yellowstone.

Marshy spots are to be expeted through early summer.

Taking a break on the Lewis River Channel.

Hiking the Lewis River Channel.

Lewis River Channel.

Exploring the shores of Shoshone Lake.

Shoshone Lake is the Lower 48's largest backcountry lake.

Shoshone Lake Patrol Cabin.

Enjoying the shores of Shoshone Lake.

A couple of little stream crossing are to be expected on the Dogshead Trail.

Taking a break on the Dogshead Trail.

Hiking the Dogshead Trail with the Red Mountains and Lewis Lake in the background.

The lodgepole pine is thick and young in Yellowstone because of massive stand-replacing fires in 1988.

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