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Quetzalbroatlus t1_iw4fghq wrote

I want to hike up those lakes

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4h7ba wrote

That is a really hard hike btw. Really steep. But super beautiful once you get above the treeline.

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bippidyboppidyboo4u t1_iw4ls4s wrote

Is the hike you’re talking about to the location this picture was taken from? This vantage point is amazing and I would much rather hike there than the lakes themselves.

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4menw wrote

The trail splits so you can either hike down to one of the lakes and a campground, or you can keep going up the mountain like this person has done.

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Quetzalbroatlus t1_iw4iwmu wrote

I believe that. About how long of a hike is it?

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Grewhit t1_iw4jo5j wrote

5 miles to the lake but 3800 ft of elevation gain to do it. The lake is also about 1k ft drop from the top of the trail so you have to gain elevation both directions. Gorgeous area though and a lovely permitted backpack (so you know you won't be crowded out)

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4jj96 wrote

About 10 miles

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Quetzalbroatlus t1_iw4jtff wrote

That sounds. Far. I should probably start with something shorter 😅

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SleepyFarts t1_iw4mmkg wrote

10 miles round trip. That's not terrible. Just bring plenty of water (I ran out) and some snacks, take a nice long break at the lakes, then hike back after you've consumed enough food. There's no rush to finish.

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dpdxguy t1_iw4l5xv wrote

Wow. You can almost see the glacier that carved that canyon. Beautiful!

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slimegoo t1_iw4fdwl wrote

May I ask when this photo was taken?

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PNWShots OP t1_iw4hkif wrote

Early September

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carmium t1_iw4q2s5 wrote

Love the mountain colours then. Didn't know it until now, but it seems I do!

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LadyoftheWoodlands t1_iw4zril wrote

Thought this was a choppy ocean upon first glance. Well done!

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SkyHigh27 t1_iw69u7a wrote

Near Diablo lake?

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Cruces575Cruces t1_iw68ndl wrote

Is that a wall or fence for the border of Canada in the upper left quadrant of the picture?

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PNWShots OP t1_iw7ti4h wrote

No, just a row of trees growing in a big crack in the rock. Standing where I took this photo is about 20 miles south of Canada.

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Cruces575Cruces t1_iwfc2cs wrote

It’s absolutely gorgeous! What an experience that must have been!

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ShtOutOfDuck t1_iw6ef75 wrote

hoping to make it to all of the northern parks this coming spring!!!! god these views are unreal, thank you for sharing

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Legitimate-Gangster t1_iw6u1pk wrote

Washington is by far the most gorgeous place I have lived. Great picture.

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azprm t1_iw7zoff wrote

Damn that's beautiful

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