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IMG_7031.JPG2 viewsLooking north from Windy Devil to the peaks forming the ridge to the north of Boulder Chain Lakes.

IMG_7033.JPG2 viewsEast from Windy Devil; on a clear day you can see forever...

IMG_7034.JPG2 viewsEast from Windy Devil; on a clear day you can see forever...

IMG_7038.JPG2 viewsI establish camp just on the western shore of Hummock Lake, just north of the stream flowing in from Hidden Lake. My closest neighbors are on the opposite side, just north of the outflow stream. I am surprised how many people are back here this late in the year.

IMG_7044.JPG2 viewsHidden Lake.

IMG_7046.JPG2 viewsI fish both Hummock and here at Hidden Lake, but am not successful. The brookie I caught this morning is a welcome addition to the backpack meal.

IMG_7049.JPG2 views7 am at Hummock Lake. The weather was clear and relatively warm, so I left the tent in star-gazing mode the evening before.

IMG_7052.JPG2 views24 minutes later, the first hard light is hitting the surrounding peaks. At 9514', I am seeing some nice alpenglow with the sunrise.

IMG_7055.JPG2 viewsNice reflections in the still water, but not many fish rings. I will make the effort, but decide I want to visit the highest lake as I have heard there are some big trout in those waters.