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Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Entering the burned area early on the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Following Trail Creek up its steep valley.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The trail crosses in a few places, usually with the help of logs.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Peaks appear on the horizon.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Hiking through a regenerating burned area.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Most of the trail is exposed to the sun.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Entering the wilderness area.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The trail becomes steeper and rockier.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
A swampy section that must be crossed.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Burned areas bring out the best wildflowers.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The final climb to the lakes is quite steep, but not very long.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Observation Peak in the background.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
The first of the Trail Creek Lakes, where the official trail ends.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
Smoky backdrop from summer wildfires.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
08/22/2020
On the lakeshore, looking back toward the outlet of the lake.

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