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Looking northeast across Soda Peaks Lake
Mount Adams is prominent from the ridge on the hike in.
The first view of Soda Peaks Lake along the hike in.
Sunlight filters from the old-growth forest canopy.
A view from the talus field above the lake.
Blue water of Soda Peaks Lake from above.
Campsites along the water's edge, lined with trees, offer ideal locations to set up hammocks.
Light fading over the lake.
The trail cuts through a thick old-growth forest.
A visitor with a flotation device enjoys the warm temperature of the shallow lake.
Vibrant foliage around the water's edge.
A campsite with a fire ring at the south end of the lake.
A typical campsite at the east end of the lake.
A hiker stops to enjoy the view of crystal clear Soda Peaks Lake.
Clear blue waters of the lake reflect the shadows of the ridge above.
Huckleberries along the trail.
A hiker along the entrance trail from Soda Peaks Trailhead.