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    Daniel Sherman
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    First view of Wallowa Lake ascending from the Wallowa Lake Trailhead toward Aneroid Lake on the East Fork Wallowa River Trail.
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    Old service road crossing over the East Fork Wallowa River.
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    Small hydroelectric dam on the East Fork Wallowa River.
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    Entering sub-alpine meadows as the trail gradual ascends along the East Fork Wallowa River.
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    Views of the rugged mountains open up as the trail continues to gradually ascend. This is aptly named East Peak.
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    More sub-alpine meadows along the East Fork Wallowa River trail toward Aneroid Lake.
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    View of a rugged unnamed peak above the East Fork Wallowa River trail as it continues to gradually ascend toward Aneroid Lake.
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    The trail meanders through a vast marshy meadow in a plateau just below Aneroid Lake on the East Fork Wallowa River trail.
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    The trail meanders through a vast marshy meadow in a plateau just below Aneroid Lake on the East Fork Wallowa River trail with Aneroid Mountain in the background.
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    Typical campsite along the north shore of Aneroid Lake.
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    Afternoon light on Petes Point, south of Aneroid Lake.
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    Evening light on Petes Point, south of Aneroid Lake.
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    Sunrise alpenglow on Petes Point, south of Aneroid Lake.
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    First light touches Petes Point south of Aneroid Lake.
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    Campfires are not allowed on the shores of Aneroid Lake.
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    Pristine reflection in Aneroid Lake.
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    Ascending along the East Fork Wallowa River trail as it climbs south of Aneroid Lake.
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    A tributary of the East Fork Wallowa River meanders through an alpine meadow toward a major trail junction.
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    Sign marking the Nooney Lake trail junction. This journey continues on the East Fork Wallowa River trail toward Tenderfoot Pass.
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    Ascending into the alpine toward Tenderfoot Pass with Aneroid Lake in the background to the northeast.
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    View of Petes Point above Tenderfoot Pass.
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    View to the north on the other side of Tenderfoot Pass.
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    Sweeping wildflower meadows along the trail between Tenderfoot Pass and Polaris Pass.
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    Sweeping wildflower meadows along the trail between Tenderfoot Pass and Polaris Pass.
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    Sweeping wildflower meadows along the trail between Tenderfoot Pass and Polaris Pass.
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    Ascending toward Polaris Pass through thick wildflower meadows with Aneroid Lake to the north in the background.
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    Approaching Polaris Pass.
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    View to the east from Polaris Pass.
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    View to the west and rugged Eagle Cap Wilderness from Polaris Pass.
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    View to the south toward Petes Point from Polaris Pass.
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    Close of up Glacier Peak (left) and Eagle Cap from Polaris Pass.
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    View of Sentinel Peak to the north of Polaris Pass.
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    Tumbling wildflower meadows occupy the steep slope the trail descends below Polaris Pass.
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    A backpacker descends the trail below Polaris Pass with Sentinel Peak looming above.
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    A backpacker descends the trail below Polaris Pass through thick wildflower meadows with the rugged Eagle Cap Wilderness in the background.
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    Descending below Polaris Pass after repetitious switchbacks toward the West Fork Wallowa River trail with the Cusick Mountain peaks in the background.
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    The route now follows the West Fork Wallowa River Trail.
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    Ascending back into the sub-alpine meadows along the West Fork Wallowa River Trail.
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    Approaching Frazier Lake requires a crossing over the full West Fork Wallowa River.
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    The West Fork Wallowa River canyon to the north as the trail approaches Frazier Lake.
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    A family enjoys an afternoon dip in the cool waters of Frazier Lake.
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    Continuing through sub-alpine meadows on the Glacier Lake trail above Frazier Lake.
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    Glacier Peak is revealed above the Glacier Lake basin.
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    View of the photogenic Glacier Lake as the trail enters its basin.
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    Colorful sunset over Glacier Peak and lake.
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    Light fades on Glacier Peak and Lake.
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    Twilight on a perfectly perched campsite above the east shore of Glacier Lake with an ideal view of Glacier Peak.
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    Morning light fills the Glacier Lake basin with a pristine reflection of Glacier Peak.
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    Panorama of the trail ascending toward Glacier Pass above Glacier Lake.
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    Panorama of the inviting Mocassin Lake.
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    View of Mocassin Lake from the trail as it ascends toward Mirror Lake in the popular Lakes Management area.
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    The trail approaches Mirror Lake after ascending from Mocassin Lake.
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    The trail along the north shore of Mirror Lake.
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    Unnamed Peak above Upper Lake on the west end of the lakes management area as the trail ascends toward the Eagle Cap climber's trail junction.
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    A creek meanders from Upper Lake toward Mirror Lake through a thick, marshy meadow.
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    Upper Lake is a great spot to filter water before ascending the Eagle Cap climber's trail.
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    View above Upper Lake and the East Lostine River canyon to the north.
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    Ascending the climber's trail toward Eagle Cap.
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    View of the rugged Wallowa Mountains south of Eagle Cap as seen from the trail on its west slope.
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    View of Glacier Lake from the summit of Eagle Cap.
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    View of the Lakes Management Area to the north of Eagle Cap summit.
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    Close up of the picturesque Glacier Lake from the summit of Eagle Cap.
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    Panorama to the west of Eagle Cap's summit. Can you spot Polaris Pass?
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    View of the rugged Eagle Cap Wilderness to the south of the Eagle Cap trail.
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    Eagle Cap stands at 9,544 feet.
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    Eagle Cap above Mirror Lake.
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    Panorama of the Eagle Cap Wilderness to the north of Glacier Pass.
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    Very old dead white bark pine tree on Glacier Pass.
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    Afternoon light on Glacier Peak above the lake of the same name as seen from a perfectly perched campsite.
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    Long exposure capturing the reflection of Glacier Peak in the waters of Glacier Lake.
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    Morning light fills the Glacier Lake basin as the trail ascends toward Glacier Pass.
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    The Matterhorn and Sacajawea Peak in the distance as seen to the north from Glacier Pass.
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    A glimpse of Mirror Lake in the Lakes Management area as seen from the north of Glacier Pass.
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    Morning light fills a small meadow to the south of Mocassin Lake.
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    Marshy meadows surround Mocassin Lake.
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    Plentiful picturesque campsites above Mocassin Lake with Eagle Cap above.
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    Eagle Cap resides above Mocassin Lake.
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    A rugged unnamed peak to the north of Douglas Lake.
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    Lee Lake is an ideal swimming spot.
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    Marshy meadows near Horseshoe Lake as the trail ascends below the sub-alpine lakes.
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    View toward Polaris Pass between Petes Point (right) and Sentinel Peak above Horseshoe Lake.
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    The rugged peaks surrounding the hidden Glacier Pass above and to the south of Horseshoe Lake.
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    The rugged mountains bordering the east canyon of the West Fork Wallowa River as the trail descends out of the lakes management area toward Six Mile Meadow.
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    Cusick Mountain Peaks in the distance above the south end of the West Fork Wallowa River Canyon.
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    The trail levels out toward Six Mile Meadow and the West Fork Wallowa River crossing.
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    Crossing the West Fork Wallowa River in Six Mile Meadow.
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    Crossing the West Fork Wallowa River in Six Mile Meadow.
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    Rugged mountains above Six Mile Meadow.
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    View to the south on a footbridge crossing the West Fork Wallowa River toward the Ice Lake trail.
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    Grassy area as the trail begins to ascend toward Ice Lake above the West Fork Wallowa River.
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    The thick forest gives way to sub-alpine views along the trail to Ice Lake.
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    Adam Creek pours out of Ice Lake above.
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    View toward Craig Mountain reflecting in Ice Lake.
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    Evening light on the peaks bordering the south end of Ice Lake from a thick wildflower meadow.
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    Morning light on the east slopes of the Matterhorn and Sacajawea Peak above Ice Lake.
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    Morning light on the east slopes of the Matterhorn and Sacajawea Peak above Ice Lake.
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    Panorama of a thick wildflower meadow above Ice Lake.
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    The trail descends from Ice Lake back toward the West Fork Wallowa River trail.
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    The southeast slopes of Sacajawea Peak from the Ice Lake trail.
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    Thick wildflower meadows below the southeast slopes of Sacajawea Peak on the Ice Lake trail.
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    Thundering falls on Adam Creek below Ice Lake.
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    Morning light fills the West Fork Wallowa River Canyon as seen from the Ice Lake trail.
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    Footbridge crossing over the West Fork Wallowa River.
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    The full West Fork Wallowa River trail as it approaches Wallowa Lake.

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