The trailhead at Mirror Lakes.
A boulder section along Lookout Lake.
Looking back over Lookout Lake.
New lakes appear on your way to the saddle.
Looking back at the Snowy Range.
Climbing to the saddle.
From the saddle looking at the Medicine Bow Peak ridgeline.
Halfway to the summit, looking back at Lewis Lakes.
Views continue to get better as you get higher.
Looking northeast at Browns Peak.
At the ridge leading to the summit looking south at Mirror Lakes.
The snowfield leading to the summit.
The summit boulder field.
Looking west from the summit.
Heading south for the rest of your hike.
The trail flattens out and drops steadily.
Looking back at Medicine Bow Peak.
The ridge continues south toward Colorado.
Continuing to descend to Lake Marie.
Lake Marie.
Looking north on the descent to Lake Marie.
Lake Marie.
Mirror Lake.
Lake Marie from the shore.
Shallower section of Lake Marie with nice colors in the water.
Many flowers along the paved path back to the Mirror Lakes Trailhead.
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Fantastic views on the Medicine Bow Peak Loop ascent traveling clockwise.
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The views are endless on the descent when hiking the loop clockwise.
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Fantastic views on the Medicine Bow Peak descent traveling clockwise.
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Views from the Medicine Bow Peak summit.
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Fantastic views on the Medicine Bow Peak descent traveling clockwise.
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You'll have a fantastic look at many of the surrounding lakes (Libby, Lewis, Klondike, etc.) on this switchback.
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Signage leading to Medicine Bow Peak near the summit.
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An enormous smooth rock overlooking Lookout Cabin is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy a snack.
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Follow signs to take a quick detour to Lookout Cabin just about 100 yards off the trail.
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A junction near the summit gives hikers many different options.
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View of Medicine Bow Peak not far from the Lake Marie Trailhead.
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One of the oddest summits around. A flat area of vegetation followed by a mound of enormous mound of boulders that need scrambled to reach the summit.
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A look uphill on the initial ascent from the trailhead at Lake Marie.
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Fantastic views on the Medicine Bow Peak Loop ascent traveling clockwise.
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Fantastic views on the Medicine Bow Peak Loop ascent traveling clockwise.
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08/20/2017
A look up the trailhead if traveling clockwise from Lake Marie parking lot.