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The ultimate adventure guide
The first half mile of the hike is on a gravel road.
At the junction with TR 216D, stay on the road to the right.
The road ends at the junction with Boundary TR 216. Keep left to stay on 216E.
Spirit Lake is visible from various points along the trail.
Large herds of elk are common in the late summer and fall.
Mountain goats grazing below snow level.
Spirit Lake from the trail to Loowit Falls.
Expect small stream crossings in the wet season.
Loowit Falls are visible from just after the last creek crossing.
Approaching the base of Loowit Falls.