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.JPG20 viewsLooking west, southwest from the shore of Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3108.JPG21 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.JPG22 viewsCumulous clouds build over peak east, southeast of Ardeth Lake.
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IMG_3120.JPG22 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.JPG16 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.JPG21 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.JPG17 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.JPG18 views
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