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Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The trail begins on the unmarked Carveacre Road.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The view begins to open up as the trail rapidly gains elevation.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The trail is quite rugged and has sections of loose gravel.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The granite-topped Lawson Peak in the distance.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
Barrett Lake in the distance.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
A closer view of Barrett Lake.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
Gaskill Peak (right) may be reached from Lawson Peak (left), but it will add around 2 miles to the trip.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
An interesting rock formation framing Barrett Lake.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The last section of the trail is hardly visible through the overgrown chaparral.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View to the northwest near the summit of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
Unique rock formations mark the summit of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
A bit of climbing is required to reach the cave and penultimate summit.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
The cave near the summit of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View from a ledge which is accessible through the cave.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View to the west from the summit of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View to the south from the summit of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View of Wisecarver Trail from Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View to the southeast from Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View from the cave on the northwestern face of Lawson Peak.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
11/21/2018
View to the north from the summit of Lawson Peak.