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Starting the hike, you'll face a few miles of ascent to get to Aloha Lake.
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Permits are required for backpacking in the area.
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The trail to Lake Aloha.
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Lake Aloha.
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Lake Aloha.
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The glaciated basen that holds Lake Aloha.
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The chipmunks (Neotamias) are fearless, so keep an eye on your food.
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Camping at Lake Aloha.
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Sunset over Lake Aloha.
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Follow the markers for Pacific Crest Trail. However, if you are camping for the night, you will need to stay in your zone. You will find the most secluded campsites if you follow the lake around to the right.
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Beginning the second day.
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The view of Echo Lakes.
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Echo Lake.
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Echo Lake.
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Follow signs for Triangle Lake.
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The second campsite of the trip at Triangle Lake.
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Unidentified wildflower (help us identify it by providing feedback).
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Splashing around in Triangle Lake.
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If you have time, take a day hike to the peak of Keith's Dome (8,646').
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Incredible views from the top of Keith's Dome.
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Rest up before the grueling downhill the next day.
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Follow signs for Lily Lake.
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A pleasant meadow turns into a 3-mile, 2,000-foot descent.
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Unidentified species (help us identify it by providing feedback).
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Continuing the big descent from Triangle Lake.
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Viewpoint over the Desolation Wilderness.
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Viewpoint over the Desolation Wilderness.
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