Ten Lakes Basin via Pettit/Toxaway Loop, August 4, 2013
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IMG_3106.JPG19 viewsLooking past Ardeth Lake to the west, southwest.
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IMG_3107.JPG19 viewsLooking west, southwest from the shore of Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3108.JPG20 viewsGlens Peak above Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3112.JPG22 viewsSome outstanding beaches along the western shore of Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3118.JPG18 viewsCumulous clouds build over peak east, southeast of Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3120.JPG20 viewsThese beaches along the western shore of Ardeth Lake are on my list to visit when we have a more leisurely itinerary.
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IMG_3123.JPG15 viewsFlowers at a stream crossing before the final climb to the saddle between Ardeth and Spangle lakes.
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IMG_3125.JPG15 views
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IMG_3131.JPG19 viewsThe professor near the top of the saddle between Ardeth and Spangle lakes.
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IMG_3136.JPG20 viewsLooking north from the top of the saddle between Ardeth and Spangle lakes to Sand Mountain Pass (center). The following day, we left the lowest section of the switchback visible in the lower left of photo, and climbed cross country into Ten Lakes Basin to the east.
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IMG_3141.JPG16 viewsNortheast from the top of the saddle between Ardeth and Spangle lakes to Sand Mountain Pass (hidden right of center). Imogene Lake lies behind the low gap (left of center) in front of the distant peak and clouds on horizon.
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IMG_3142.JPG16 views
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