Lowro
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This past years (2018) trip to the Wind River Range was completing the remainder of the previous years (2017) trip that I was not able to finish due to being sick throughout that trip. Thankfully, I was feeling great this time. I was also fortunate to have beautiful weather once again. Probably even better. The days were warm but not hot like the previous year and the overnight temps were cold. It was perfect. In 2017, I did a loop that included the East Fork Valley, over Hailey pass, up over Lizard Head plateau then over Jackass pass. I intended to continue on to the Deep lake area but fought illness for most of the trip and had no energy left so I made my exit at that point. So this past year I made the 12 hour + drive to the trail head on September 2nd knowing it would be a busy weekend but coming in on Sunday, I was hoping I would be heading in as others were heading out. I was correct but that trail head was absolutely insane. I was fortunate enough to land a parking spot in the main lot. After the long drive, I was anxious to get moving. I took my time working my way up the trail. Dads lake pictured here was busy. Felt like I was at a local state rec area. I worked my way up towards Donald lake for a bit of solitude for the first night.
The next morning I started moving up the Shadow lake trail.
My first glimpse at Shadow lake.
A look back at Billys lake.
Small waterfall coming into Billys lake.
A look ahead to Texas pass.
Up where the wind blows......more.
A look to the east.
I made my way down the pass and spent some time exploring the area and finding a good campsite for the 2nd night. The next morning I hiked down into the Lizard Head Meadows and really enjoyed the area allot. I regret not having more time to keep going. Unfortunately, most of my pictures just did not turn out very well. This one is of a pond just above Papoose lake.
Lizard Head Peak. I really wanted to climb up the plateau for a picture. The view of Lizard Head from the plateau is breathtaking but I wasn't willing to make the hike for a pic. I'll just keep remembering last years visit.
I would like to say I set up this shot on purpose but......not so. I wish the shot turned out a little better. Never been a photographer.
This shot turned out a little better.
It was finally time to make my way up over Jackass pass and up to Deep lake/East Temple Peak area. Clear lake brought me a good view of Haystack Mountain.
East Temple Peak. This is what I came for. To me....Absolutely Impressive!
I worked my way over to Temple lake to set up camp and enjoy the area.
The next morning I made the hike up East Temple Peak.
A look down the ridge of Haystack Mountain.
As I made my way back down to break camp and head out to the trail head, it started a light rain. I wasted no time making my way down and out. A parting shot of Big Sandy Creek.
Until later this year........
The next morning I started moving up the Shadow lake trail.
My first glimpse at Shadow lake.
A look back at Billys lake.
Small waterfall coming into Billys lake.
A look ahead to Texas pass.
Up where the wind blows......more.
A look to the east.
I made my way down the pass and spent some time exploring the area and finding a good campsite for the 2nd night. The next morning I hiked down into the Lizard Head Meadows and really enjoyed the area allot. I regret not having more time to keep going. Unfortunately, most of my pictures just did not turn out very well. This one is of a pond just above Papoose lake.
Lizard Head Peak. I really wanted to climb up the plateau for a picture. The view of Lizard Head from the plateau is breathtaking but I wasn't willing to make the hike for a pic. I'll just keep remembering last years visit.
I would like to say I set up this shot on purpose but......not so. I wish the shot turned out a little better. Never been a photographer.
This shot turned out a little better.
It was finally time to make my way up over Jackass pass and up to Deep lake/East Temple Peak area. Clear lake brought me a good view of Haystack Mountain.
East Temple Peak. This is what I came for. To me....Absolutely Impressive!
I worked my way over to Temple lake to set up camp and enjoy the area.
The next morning I made the hike up East Temple Peak.
A look down the ridge of Haystack Mountain.
As I made my way back down to break camp and head out to the trail head, it started a light rain. I wasted no time making my way down and out. A parting shot of Big Sandy Creek.
Until later this year........
