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Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Pit toilet at the trailhead.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Checking out the trail map.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Ascend through a wooded area on the first mile of the hike.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
A group ascending some 1.7 miles from the trailhead (the rocky outcrop makes for a great photo spot looking back toward the trailhead).
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Storm approaches from the south.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Remnants of the old Fourth of July Mine.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Once you step away from the main trail, there are not many people around, and you can find pretty secluded camp spots.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Rain, hail, and even snow are not uncommon in summer afternoons.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Fall arrives early in the backcountry.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Micro forest on the ground - take time to observe the intricate details on the ground at or above the tree line.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
One of many ponds formed by the creek at Neva zone, with Mount Neva in the background.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
There are many secluded camping spots around the area.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
After the storm.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
After the storm.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Town lights reflect off the clouds.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Dark western skies highlight the Milky Way as it makes its way across the sky in summer months.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Star trails reflected on a small lake along the North Fork Middle Boulder Creek.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Neva zone, with Mount Neva on the right and Mount Jasper on the left.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
A hiker takes a moment to admire the view with Mount Neva on the right and Mount Jasper on the left.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Group camping just North of the old Fourth of July Mine.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
Beautiful North Fork Middle Boulder Creek with Mount Neva in the background.
Fernando Boza
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09/03/2018
A beautiful sunset reflected in a small lake by the creek, with Mount Neva far in the background.
Fernando Boza
Photo Date:
09/03/2018
Camping for a couple of nights provides sufficient time to admire sunsets like this one.