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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
The trail is a wooded on the initial climb from the parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
A couple places the trail travels over granite and can be harder to follow. Past hikers have placed cairns to make route finding easier.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
The initial 250' climb is the shorter of the two climbs on the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
At the ridge, the landscape changes dramatically.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
Views over Silver Lake from the hike to Shealor Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
The ridge offers views across the surrounding valley.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
Shealor Lake seen from the descent.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
The small alpine lake is popular for swimming, fishing and camping.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/20/2022
Shealor Lake is the end of the trail, but makes a popular starting point for those venturing further into the backcountry.