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Bridge over Nason Creek.
The first stretch of Smith Brook Road on the way to Lake Valhalla.
Snowshoers hiking out on Smith Brook Road.
Looking west after the first switchback.
Leaving Smith Brook Road at the second switchback.
Heading southwest into the forest.
Looking back at Smith Brook Road.
Continuing up the Smith Brook Valley.
The junction of Smith Brook and the Pacific Crest Trail.
The final climb to the head of Smith Brook Valley.
Looking north at Jove Peak (6,007') and Labryinth Mountain (6,376').
Lichtenberg Mountain (5,844') to the east.
Looking south over the Valhalla Basin at the Stuart Range.
The Stuart Range.
Lake Valhalla from the 5,100-foot saddle.
Looking east beyond Lichtenberg Mountain (5,844').
Lake Valhalla.
Looking southeast over Lake Valhalla.
Retracing tracks back down the Smith Brook Valley.
Glowing clouds on the way out.