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 DSCF0828.jpg4 viewsLooking west from my campsite across the inlet of Lake Imogene. I was not expecting to find a shallow, grassy inlet. I was hoping it would be deep here, allowing me to fish from rock walls, free of trees which make casting flies difficult.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0827.jpg5 viewsThe view north across the lake is superb. The small island with the tree on the right stands out in sunlight from the background, still waiting for the morning sun.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0825.jpg6 viewsI see occasional trout surfacing to take a fly, but I want to head up to the three lakes higher and southwest of Imogene.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0823.jpg3 viewsFinally the sun reaches my camp. I was on the verge of being cold last night, and could have remedied that quickly by using that down jacket on my legs inside the sleeping bag, rather than as a pillow.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0822.jpg3 viewsI arrive at the southeast end of Imogene Lake at 5 pm. The sun is low enough that I really needed to shade the lens with my hand. I want to find a campsite near the inlet. By the time I get the tent set up, the food hang in place, and filter water, I doubt I will have time to fish. I am not familiar with campsites here, aside from being tired.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0820.jpg6 viewsJust before arriving at Imogene Lake, the trail crosses stream descending from the outflow of a small lake (8400') northeast of Imogene Lake.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0819.jpg3 viewsLake at 8260'; outlet.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0816.jpg6 viewsLake at 8260', about a mile below (north) the outlet of Imogene Lake.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0813.jpg6 viewsLilly Pads and Logs.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0811.jpg7 viewsCloser on the tarn. I wanted to get close to one of the lily pads, but it was boggy, and I would have had to remove my shoes to avoid wet socks. It was almost 4 pm, and I decided to keep hiking, hoping I would be able to set up camp and maybe even do some fishing before it got dark.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0810.jpg5 viewsA tarn filled with lily pads on the east side of the trail, about a mile below the outlet of Imogene Lake.Oct 16, 2023
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 DSCF0809.jpg8 viewsI passed by several granite walls adjacent to the trail that offered good bouldering opportunities that could easily be top-roped.Oct 16, 2023
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