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The beginning of the trail at the end of the Trail of the Cedars.
Avalanche Creek Canyon.
Avalanche Creek.
Much of the trail is through thick forest.
A clearing along the trail opens a view of Hidden Creek.
Avalanche Lake.
Avalanche Lake.
We made it!
The far end of Avalanche Lake is a great place to relax with more solitude.
McPartland Mountain stands about 6 miles away.
A timid visitor appears on the shore of the lake.
Avalanche Lake has good fishing for cutthroat trout.
Monument Falls spreads across the cirque above Avalanche Lake.
Avalanche Lake and the Continental Divide beyond.
Avalanche Creek.
Avalanche Creek.