Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Donner Ski Ranch makes a good starting and ending point since it makes navigation to the lakes simpler and has a small restaurant for some post-hike food and drinks.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
A service road heads up to Lake Angela, the most developed of the three summit lakes.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Lake Angela with Mt. Judah and Sugar Bowl Ski Resort in the background.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Around the lakes, the trail is a single track that meanders through the alpine forest.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Flora Lake, the most scenic of the three summit lakes.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Flora Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
The paths are popular for trail runners looking for high elevation training.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
Hiking along the lake's edge.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
An aerial view of Azalea Lake with Flora Lake behind it.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
The loop returns on the Pacific Crest Trail, which is much more defined than the at-time-confusing lake paths.
Shaun Hunter
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10/08/2020
A view of the descent along the Pacific Crest Trail with Rainbow Bridge and the abandoned Donner Snow Tunnels visible on the opposite side of the canyon.