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DSCF0645.JPG5 viewsForty minutes later, the trail enters an open area with lots of down timber. Fresh saw cuts in down timber make for much easier going than last year.
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DSCF0647.JPG5 viewsHalf an hour later, I'm nearing the entrance to Iron Basin. I'm watching very carefully, as last year, I went too far downstream to the west, missing the entrance entirely. In late August, this is the only place water can be seen coming from the east entering Warm Springs Creek.
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DSCF0654.JPG5 viewsThe view up Iron Basin, to the east of where I camped. I recall seeing water last year in the narrow section below, just before the trail turns east into Iron Basin. I didn't see any this year. The small meadow I camped in was very damp. Everything out in the open got wet, despite it being clear. Fortunately, the sun arrived fairly early, and I was able to get everything dried out in short order. Didn't even set up the tent.
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DSCF0655.JPG5 viewsCouldn't resist a photo of this Indian Paintbrush in backlight, standing out against the compliment of green leaves, high in Iron Basin.
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DSCF0657.JPG5 viewsThis natural arch is high on the steep north side of Iron Basin proper. This is the section I've saw fourteen bighorn sheep in August 2020. None to be seen this trip!
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DSCF0687.JPG5 viewsCrossing the meadow due south and well above Ocalkins Lake. It appears that the stream is flowing beyond those trees ahead. I should be able to find water without going out of my way.
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DSCF0693.JPG5 viewsThe route follows a slight ridge further north, which is quite a bit more stable than the talus directly below the saddle. The outcrop I'm headed for is the darker rock, three quarters of the way to the top.
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DSCF0697.JPG5 viewsThe climb to the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle begins; no threat of a thunderstorm. The grassy turf between the solid rocks makes it easy, but this won't last.
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DSCF0701.JPG5 viewsFrom the top of the outcrop, a game trail leads up an across to a point above the saddle, making it much easier to get across the upper section of loose scree. D. O. Lee Peak rises from the south side of the saddle.
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DSCF0710.JPG5 viewsThe north arête of D. O. Lee Peak rises from the WCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle.
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DSCF0715.JPG5 views8:30 pm and the fish are active under the almost full moon. I'm in the process of finishing dinner, but photography always comes first. Never got that line in water. I'll wait until morning. I took advantage of warm temperatures to wash my feet and lower legs, as well as my socks before heading off to bed.
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DSCF0724.JPG5 viewsDawn; inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin.
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