Most viewed - Ten Lakes Basin via Pettit/Toxaway Loop, August 4, 2013
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IMG_3112.JPG23 viewsSome outstanding beaches along the western shore of Ardeth Lake.
IMG_3118.JPG23 viewsCumulous clouds build over peak east, southeast of Ardeth Lake.
IMG_3120.JPG23 viewsThese beaches along the western shore of Ardeth Lake are on my list to visit when we have a more leisurely itinerary.
IMG_3155.JPG23 viewsOutlet stream; Spangle Lake.
IMG_3157.JPG23 viewsThe outlet of wind blown Spangle Lake.
IMG_3163.JPG23 viewsWe met a day hiking party of 4 who had come down the slope in the background from Edna Lake. We had seen them our first night out camping at the south end of Edna Lake. They were not thrilled with the route they had chosen, and were headed to the trail for the return trip to Edna; Ten Lakes Basin at 8881'.
IMG_3198.JPG23 viewsAnother view of the Pettit Lake drainage from the notch.
IMG_3199.JPG23 viewsLooking back at the notch we descended from Twin Lakes land bridge. The notch is the low point on the skyline, just left of center. There is a large outcrop up and left of the notch, above which is a distinct patch of blue sky.
IMG_3212.JPG23 viewsSnowyside Peak above the northerly of the Twin Lakes.