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Lake Charles

July 3-4, 1998
White River National Forest
Holy Cross Wilderness
Starting Elevation:
9,7XX feet
Highest Elevation:
11,2XX feet
Distance (round trip):
10 miles
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Fallen trees over the trail.
Fallen trees over the trail.
More fallen trees over the trail.
More fallen trees over the trail.
And even more deadfall.
And even more deadfall.
Looking back downvalley from on the trail.
Looking back downvalley from on the trail.
More downfall - this time even higher up.
More downfall - this time even higher up.
The inlet of Lake Charles at sunset.
The inlet of Lake Charles at sunset.
Peaks at the head of the valley.
Peaks at the head of the valley.
Our campsite in the shadow of Fools Peak.
Our campsite in the shadow of Fools Peak.
Sunset over Lake Charles.
Sunset over Lake Charles.
Lake Charles.
Lake Charles.
Along on this hike with me: Stan, Tommy and Angeline.