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Five minutes from the trailhead. Watch for marmots!
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The first big view that you'll see from the trail.
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There is snow along the trail for most of the year.
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Wildflowers on the way to Obstruction Point.
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Wildflowers on the way to Obstruction Point.
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Spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains on the way to Obstruction Point.
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Marmot (Marmota).
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Marmot (Marmota).
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Obstuction Point. Depending on snow level, you may be able to park here. Make sure to check the bowl at the end of the loop before leaving here to find out if it will be passable the next day.
Obstruction Point signage.
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Starting the loop to Moose Lake (via the ridge).
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The trail to Moose Lake continues along this ridge.
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This path is quite exposed, and high winds could be treacherous.
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A view from the ridge.
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Snow and snowmelt.
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A signed junction on the way to Moose Lake.
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Prepare to descend almost 1,400 feet to Moose Lake.
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Grand Lake, about a half mile from Moose Lake.
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Moose Lake.
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Moose Lake campsite. Pass up the first few campsites to find great spots further down.
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The mosquito swarm. You will probably want to avoid leaving your tent without full coverage or heavily applied mosquito repellent.
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A resourceful deer in the Moose Lake campsite.
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Starting the loop back to Obstruction Point.
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From Moose Lake, you spend a few miles in dense forest before climbing out into wildflower-filled meadows.
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Rising above the forest on the way back to Obstruction Point.
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Wildflowers near Obstruction Point.
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Subalpine lupine (Lupinus latifolius).
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Signage on the return to Obstruction Point.
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Wildflowers on the trail to Obstruction Point.
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Beginning the very steep ascent up the bowl and back to Obstruction Point.
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Snowmelt working through the summer near Obstruction Point.
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Slow going on the ascent to Obstruction Point.
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A big valley view near Obstruction Point.
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Almost back to Obstruction Point.
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The trail can be impassible depending on the snowpack.
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Starting back down the fire road.
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Tremendous Olympic Mountain views on the return from Obstruction Point.
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The fire road that returns to the parking area.
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Sunset in Olympic Mountains.