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Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Near the beginning of the trail, gaining the ridgeline.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
On the ridgeline, with the summit visible way ahead.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Views get really good early in the hike.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Approaching the first of several steep sections on the ridge.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Climbing the ridge.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Another steep section ahead.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Lucky Peak Reservoir, with its water drawn down for winter.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Be sure to stay on the established path, so as not to worsen erosion.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Looking back down the spine of Cervidae Peak.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Another look at the lake from high above.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/25/2020
Standing on the false summit after 1.5 miles of steep uphill, the true summit still looks far away.