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DSCF0713.JPG4 viewsAnother stream flows into the south end of Cirque Lake. The lake is very shallow at the inlet of this stream. It's already 6 pm, and my hopes of getting a line in the water at Cove Lake are dwindling. Still have to set up the tent, set the hang for the food, pump water, and make some dinner.
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DSCF0750.JPG4 viewsWCP-9 / D. O. Lee Peak saddle; alpenglow at dawn from inlet at Cove Lake, Big Boulder Lakes Basin. As predicted, this morning is unseasonably cool at 34F. The monsoonal moisture has departed, leaving it clear and cold. The sky is cloudless; no threat of thundershowers, but photographically less interesting.
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DSCF0757.JPG4 viewsThe ridge leads up a stream drainage on intermittent grass and rock buttresses just behind the right skyline.
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DSCF0798.JPG4 viewsThis green meadow is north of the trail about 40 minutes out of Fourth of July Creek trailhead.
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DSCF0799.JPG4 viewsIt's warmer at this lower elevation. The sun has set into the clouds rolling in from the west; monsoonal moisture is returning. The trail usually seems to go forever in this last stretch, but less so this trip. I'm making good time. I recognize the terrain to the north when I am near the trailhead, as that is where I started my "epic loop".
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DSCF0803.jpg4 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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DSCF0827.jpg4 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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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.
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DSCF0843.jpg4 viewsRidge southeast of Payette Peak above outlet stream from Lake 8556'.
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DSCF0861.jpg4 viewsI arrive on the summit at 4:45 pm. I take a series of shots immediately. I don't see a summit register, but this is clearly the summit. The view is southwest down to Hidden Lake in the foreground. Further south is Virginia Lake, which I have visited on a previous trip, leaving the Petit-Toxaway Loop.
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DSCF0864.jpg4 viewsTo the north are the Cramer Lakes. From the right, Middle and Lower Cramer Lakes are visible. Upper Cramer Lake is not visible in this photo.
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DSCF0866.jpg4 viewsTo the south, Snowyside Peak, rising south of Toxaway Lake (hidden from view), appears as the highest peak on the skyline, just left of center. I have summited this peak twice.
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