Most viewed - Imogene Lake, Mt. Cramer, October 5, 2023
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DSCF0816.jpg6 viewsLake at 8260', about a mile below (north) the outlet of Imogene Lake.
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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.
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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.
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DSCF0867.jpg6 viewsTo the east, across the Stanley Valley are the White Clouds. The most prominent summit is Castle Peak, on the skyline, just right of center. Also on the skyline, about one quarter from the left edge of frame is the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee saddle. It is strikingly white; more so with a fresh dusting of snow. I crossed this saddle a little more than 6 weeks ago (see Epic White Cloud Backpack Loop Revisited). Hell Roaring Lake is hidden from view by the ridge in the right foreground.
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DSCF0869.jpg6 viewsThis view east shows what I ended up crossing to get back to camp. The outlet of Imogene Lake is visible just below center on the right edge of frame. I left the summit at 5 pm. By 7:30 pm, just before I reached the lake at 8700' it was dark. I had a compass and topo map. I knew if I headed due east, I would eventually intercept the main trail below Imogene Lake. I hoped to find the climber's path leading to the outlet of Imogene. That did not happen. I followed a star, or perhaps Mars, as it was red in color. After passing many more lakes then I remember passing on the way up, I eventually found one I thought might be Imogene. It was too small, but just east of it, I found the main trail. It was past midnight. I ascended to Imogene Lake, arriving at inlet and my camp at 1:45 am, lesson learned!
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DSCF0875.jpg6 viewsI must have traveled east last night just on the other side of those sunlit trees on the ridge above and west of the lake.
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DSCF0801.jpg5 viewsOne and a third miles from the lower trail head and a climb of 400', the trail levels out alongside Hell Roaring Creek.
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DSCF0803.jpg5 viewsIn about three and a half miles, the trail enters the Sawtooth Wilderness. One is informed that a self-issued wilderness permit is required to travel any further.
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DSCF0802.jpg5 viewsThe trail follows the wide valley west, staying on the north side of Hell Roaring Creek, climbing gradually toward Hell Roaring Lake.
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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.
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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.
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DSCF0832c.JPG5 viewsThe view north across Imogene Lake to the outlet; morning.
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