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Looking at Castle Lake from the lower overlook with Mount Shasta in the distance.
Black Butte as seen from the Castle Lake Overlook.
View from the top.
Mount Shasta as seen from the Castle Lake Overlook.
Looking at the overlook from the saddle.
Heart Lake and the overlook as seen from the Heart Lake Trail.
The trail after you pass Heart Lake on your left.
Campsite between Heart Lake and the overlook.
The small meadow past Heart Lake is perfect for tent sites.
Quick climb after the meadows toward the viewpoint.
Last hump to the top of the overlook.
Looking southwest from the overlook.
The top of the trail leads through small and low brush.
Looking down at Castle Lake.