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Signs along Forest Service Road 19.
The trailhead starts at the Skookum Creek Campground.
Trailhead sign near the campground and footbridge.
Footbridge over the creek near the campground and trailhead.
Information sign along the trail.
The trail goes throught the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Trail to Erma Bell Lakes.
Small frog along the trail.
Trail junction for Erma Bell Lakes and Otter Lake.
Trail to Erma Bell Lakes.
Erma Bell trail sign.
The trail is pretty level most of the way to the lakes.
Trail to Erma Bell Lakes.
Lower Erma Bell Lake.
Lower Erma Bell Lake.
Lower Erma Bell Lake from the trail to the middle lake.
Small snake along the trail.
Trillium along the trail.
The waterfall between Lower and Middle Erma Bell Lakes.
Middle Erma Bell Lake.
Middle Erma Bell Lake.
Backcountry campsite on the edge of Middle Erma Bell Lake.
Trail leading to Erma Bell Lakes.
Rhododendron along the trail.
Erma Bell Trail.
Vault toilets in the parking area.