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06/16/2016
Taking the first few steps into the wilderness.
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06/16/2016
Lost in the foliage.
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06/16/2016
Canyon Creek Falls roaring after a rain.
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07/21/2015
The lowest cascade of Canyon Creek Falls.
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07/21/2015
Relaxing below one of the many falls along the trail.
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07/21/2015
One of the first great views looking back down the watershed.
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07/19/2015
The trail is easily followed in most places.
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07/19/2015
The Stonehouse Site built in years past by miners.
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07/21/2015
Upper Canyon Creek Lake from the trail.
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06/16/2016
Reflections of camp at the upper lake.
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07/21/2015
Clouds and mountains reflect in the lower lake.
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07/19/2015
Last light of the day strikes the ridge above El Lake.
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06/18/2016
Be very careful not to disturb the wildlife at the lakes.
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06/18/2016
A young deer drinks from the lake at dusk.
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07/20/2015
The Milky Way rises to the south.
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06/19/2016
View from the tent next to the upper lake.
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07/21/2015
Fresh raspberries can be found near the upper lake.
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06/17/2016
Viewing the upper lake through the fog.
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06/17/2016
Hiking further up the canyon.
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07/20/2015
The roots of an old tree cling to granite boulders.
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06/17/2016
A hidden waterfall and pool past the lakes.
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06/17/2016
In a valley topped with clouds.
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06/17/2016
One of the many falls behind the upper lake.
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06/17/2016
A hiker traverses the slippery rock.
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06/17/2016
Scrambling to get a better view.
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06/17/2016
The fog rolls over the peaks as a hiker takes a rest.
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07/20/2015
Little Granite Peak (8031 ft) receives the last light of day.
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06/18/2016
Resting after a tough scramble to El Lake.
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07/19/2015
El Lake is tucked against a bowl of granite ridges.
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07/19/2015
Looking back on El Lake.
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06/18/2016
Canyon Creek valley and lakes seen from the scramble to Kalmia Lake.
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06/18/2016
Scrambling above the lakes.
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06/18/2016
Complete view of Emerald and Sapphire Lakes from the ridge.
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06/18/2016
Looking down the Canyon Creek watershed.
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06/19/2016
On the trail headed out.
Shane Kucera
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06/29/2018
Sunset from Upper Canyon Creek Lake.
Shane Kucera
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06/29/2018
Sunset from Upper Canyon Creek Lake.
Shane Kucera
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06/29/2018
Upper Canyon Creek Lake in late June.