Bismarck Lake Sep 10

Starting at the trailhead on Hwy 180 near the 8000'summit
P9027587   BISMARCK LAKE P9027588 P9027590 P9027591
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P9027597 P9027598 P9027599   Little Spring P9027601
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P9027608   Approaching 9000', we encounter ferns P9027610 P9027611 P9027612
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P9027621 P9027622   We emerge into the high meadow leading to the lake P9027623 P9027625
P9027626   Bismarck Lake P9027627 P9027628 P9027630
P9027631   The LAke is a favored watering hole for elk P9027632 P9027633   A good spot for lunch P9027634
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P9027646 P9027648   Heading back P9027649 P9027650
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