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Picnic table found at the trailhead.
Well-maintained trail.
Commonwealth Basin Trail.
The route to Commonwealth Basin starts on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Trail leading into an old-growth forest.
One of the little surprises on the trail.
The trail opens with mountain peaks after 2.5 miles on Commonwealth Basin Trail.
Entering the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
The Commonwealth Basin Trail continues to the left.
A log bridge over a small stream on the Commonwealth Basin Trail.
Heather meadows in the Commonwealth Basin.
The path opens to views of beautiful mountain peaks.
The trail opens into a valley after 4 miles.
The Commonwealth Basin Trail opens to Alpine Lakes Wilderness views.
Path to Red Pond.
View from the trail to Red Pond.
Inclines on the trail to Red Pass.
Guye Peak (5,167').
Red Pass is on the ridge between Red Mountain and Lundin Peak.
Views of Red Mountain and Lundin Peak from ridge above the Commonwealth Basin.
Commonwealth Basin Trail.
Rock formations along the Commonwealth Basin Trail.