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The Emerald Lake Trailhead.
Starting the Emerald Lake Trail.
The route is well marked.
Some elevation gain on the Emerald Lake Trail.
The Emerald Lake Trail.
Hiking the Emerald Lake Trail.
Entering John Muir Wilderness.
The trail splits off to Barrett Lake.
Mammoth Crest in the background. Always a remarkable sight.
Emerald Lake.
Gorgeous views from Emerald Lake.
Wildflowers near the shore of Emerald Lake.
Onward to Sky Meadow.
The trail to Sky Meadow.
Sky Meadow.
Blue Crag from Sky Meadow.