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The trailhead for Red Lake Peak Loop.
High altitude western junipers.
Trail up the pass.
The pond at the pass. Turn right up the hill toward Red Lake Peak.
Heading up the ridge.
Unidentified lichen (help us identify it by providing feedback).
View of Caples Lake.
View of Kirkwood Ski Resort.
View of Lake Tahoe.
View of Red Lake.
Route 88 below.
The final half mile to Red Lake Peak.
Return to the ridge for the route down.
Follow this ridge back to the parking lot.