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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The hike to Profile Lake is a beautiful trip that offers great views of dramatic terrain.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The trail heads uphill towards the Marshall Ridge, passing through a beautiful aspen forest.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The views from Marshall Ridge are some of the best in the Sawtooths.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
Grand Mogul seen from the Marshall Ridge.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The trail shortly after turning off the maintained Alpine Way trail onto the unmaintained path to Profile Lake.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The trail gets narrow in a few spots approaching Profile Lake.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
The hike to Profile Lake is a beautiful trip that offers great views of dramatic terrain.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
07/25/2021
Profile Lake is a dramatic alpine sight, even in the haze of summer wildfire smoke.