Beartooth Mountains, August 15, 2012
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IMG_0050.JPG0 viewsThe divide we visited yesterday northeast of our camp at Kidney Lake.
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IMG_0052.JPG0 viewsMorning light on the hillside south of our camp at Kidney Lake.
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IMG_0053.JPG0 viewsWider view of the divide we visited yesterday northeast of our camp at Kidney Lake.
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IMG_0054.JPG0 viewsAbout 9750' before dropping steeply toward Tiel Lake, Pilot Peak can be seen to the southwest.
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IMG_0056.JPG0 viewsAt 9260', Tiel Lake (foreground) was probably the lowest elevation we traversed. Granite Lake is to the right.
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IMG_0061.JPG0 viewsMule Lake (about 9400' unnamed on our map) just downstream from Hidden Lake. The camp had a huge canvas tent supported by hewn timber and was occupied by a large party. Numerous stock had carried in just about every amenity.
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IMG_0062.JPG0 viewsThe trail crosses a wide stream above this lake. The packers staying there told us it was Mule Lake.
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IMG_0063.JPG2 viewsAnother huge mushroom!
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IMG_0065.JPG1 viewsThe trail to Clay Butte roadhead continues south and was not marked on our DeLorme Topo USA maps. We ended up on it by mistake, but quickly corrected the error, as we expected to climb to the north end of Beartooth Butte following the main trail.
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IMG_0067.JPG0 views
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IMG_0068.JPG1 viewsThe north end of Beartooth Butte as seen from the main trail heading east.
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IMG_0072.JPG0 viewsThe main trail back to Island Lake takes a large, unnecessary zig-zag, unless you want to head to Beartooth Lake.
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