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Continental Falls cascades along the long uphill climb to Mohawk Lakes.
Mohawk Lake (upper).
Indian paintbrush along the trail.
Continental Falls is visible from below on the trail (note the small white cross in the photo).
A small cabin (and storm shelter) near the Continental Falls Mine.
Continental Falls drops steeply toward the valley below.
Mining equipment near the falls.
Remnants of mining equipment near Lower Mohawk Lake at 12,073 feet.
Looking down over Lower Mohawk Lake from the trail to Mohawk Lake.
Pacific Peak (13,957'), seen in the distance.
The view overlooking Mohawk Lake.