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Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Overlooking Upper Twin Lake.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View from Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
A typical section of the first half of Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
There is plenty of shade in the lower elevations.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers along Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers along Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers along Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers along Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers along Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The sun setting over camp.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The sun setting over camp.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View from camp.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Sunset over the valley.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The moon setting over camp.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
A close-up of the moon.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View from Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Wildflowers blooming along the stream.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
An alert Pika.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
There is plenty of water along the trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The trail follows a stream the majority of the way.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View from Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The trail departs from the stream and ascends boulder piles and scree.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
A typical section of the trail at higher elevations.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
The trail can be difficult to follow, but the incredible views make up for it.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View of Horse Creek Pass.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Horse Creek Pass.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
View to the northwest at Horse Creek Pass.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
There are patches of snow and ice even during the summer months.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
08/06/2022
View from Horse Creek Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
08/06/2022
The sun rising over the valley.
Yelena Sukhanov
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08/06/2022
Storm clouds gathering over the mountains.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
08/06/2022
Storm clouds gathering over the mountains.