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Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Beautiful Odell Lake and Shelter Cove.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Shelter Cove, a popular stop for PCT hikers.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Crossing the railroad tracks.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Upper Marilyn Lake and Diamond Peak.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
The alternate follows a section of the 670 mile Oregon Timber Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Stream crossing.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
Beargrass along trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
07/04/2025
The least pleasant portion of the alternate is the road walk along Waldo Road.