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David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The trail pops out of the forest cover as it descends to First Lake.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
Early morning at First Lake.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
First Lake.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
One of the handful of meadows along the 5-kilometer out-and-back trail.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The trail emerges from the forest to superb views atop the mountain.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
Looking south over the fog-covered city below.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The view north, with Vancouver Island in the distance. Below the fog lies Vancouver and the Georgia Strait.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
Sunrise at the peak.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The rugged mountains behind the North Shore frontcountry.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
Snow bridges dot the trail.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The trail crosses a number of year-round streams.
David Kerruish
Photo Date:
01/14/2018
The early morning sunlight hitting the return trail near Dinkey Peak.