Evaluating the route at the trailhead.
Heading out with perfect backpacking weather.
Backpacking to Liberty Lake.
Looking down to the trailhead.
The early Dollar Lakes.
Backpacking to Liberty Lake.
Overlooking Lamoille Lake.
Some local riders.
Backpacking to Liberty Lake.
Patches of snow in September.
Taking in the first views of Liberty Lake from the saddle at around 10,500 feet.
Entering the Ruby Mountain Wilderness.
A beautiful section of rocks en route to Liberty Lake.
Backpacking to Liberty Lake.
Setting up camp on near side of the lake. There is another camping area on the far side.
Having some dinner after the hike.
An osprey grabbing a fish in Liberty Lake.
Liberty Lake from the shore on the far side
Liberty Lake.
Getting some water to filter from Liberty Lake.
Amazing colors and shadows by Liberty Lake.
Liberty Lake.
Taking some photos and having tea at the lookout above the lake.
An amazing sunset from Liberty Lake.
Liberty Lake.
The water is so clear.
Enjoying breakfast on the shore.
The last goodbye to Liberty Lake.
Liberty Lake.
The hike to Liberty Lake is spectacular.
Backpacking near Liberty Lake.
Backpacking near Liberty Lake.
This place is so beautiful.