As we progressed up towards Baron's Pass we came across this buck on the trail.
It was pretty overgrown in this area, so we rounded a switch back and there was the buck. He did not care too much until we started walking toward him.
Getting ready to walk through a boulder field. You can see the smokey haze is still with us.
Not a great picture but this is Baron Creek Falls. In snow melt I bet this is awesome.
Looking ahead to where we were headed, towards the pass.
Looking back down the valley we just climbed through.
Right before we got to Baron Lake we came to this opening looking over the valley.
Enjoying the break at an opening before Baron Lake.
Came across this little canyon with a waterfall as we ascended towards Baron Lake.
Baron Lake
Once again, just could not pass a picture up on this pristine water.
Baron Lake surrounded by the mountain range.
Walking around Baron Lake
From Baron Lake looking up at the range and the path we have to take to get to the pass!
Last look at Baron Lake before going over the ridge to the pass
Awesome view of the jagged peaks in this area.
The Sawtooth Wilderness diving board. Not quite as overhanging as the one on Half Dome in Yosemite.Looking down over Baron Lakes from the pass.
View from the pass towards Baron Lakes
Interest conglomerate of rocks on the summit
Looking down from the pass towards a group of unnamed lakes that we will walk by.
Three unnamed lakes we pass on our way to Alpine Lake.
Looking at the jagged range
Break time on the pass looking toward Baron Lakes.
Alpine Lake
Campsite 2
Campsite 2
Alpine Lake
As the snun began to descend behind the mountains, you could still see the smokey haze. Fortunately this was the last day of the haze.
Looking in one direction of Alpine Lake for the night
Looking in the other direction of Alpine Lake for the night.
