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Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Early section of trail.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
The Deer Creek Trail leads you into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
A large and beautiful stand of lodgepole pines.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Cross Deer Creek several times.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Brief open patch of mountanside on the Deer Creek Trail
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
A small waterfall along the way.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
The trail swings right by Moon Lake.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Short uphill climb to Deer Lake from the junction.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Enjoy lunch at Deer Lake. There are also several backcountry sites around the lake.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Deer Lake has a scenic mountain backdrop.
Stephanie Keene
Photo Date:
08/25/2018
Heading back down to the trailhead through a large stand of lodgepole pines.