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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
STRAWBERRY
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The view from the
peak of Strawberry
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Hang out by the lake for
a few hours, or even make it
a night at one of the lakeside
campsites. Strawberry Falls is
only a short distance above the
lake and is another must-see in
the area. The trail goes right by
it, and you’re sure to hear the
falls before you see them.
Towering above the lake is
Strawberry Peak at 9,042 feet.
Typically snowed in until late
in the summer, the peak offers
an incredible view of the sur-
rounding area. The peak can
also be accessed by Forest
Road 1640, signifi cantly re-
ducing the distance of the hike
to the peak.
On the backside of the
mountain is Slide Lake, an-
other high elevation lake cold
enough to take your breath
away. Just over a ridge fre-
quented by mountain goats lies
High Lake, another great spot
to stop and take in the views
and abundance of wildfl owers.
A multi-day loop will take
you to all of these attractions
as well as through thick forests,
exposed ridges and recovering
burn areas. With ample op-
portunities for great landscape
and wildlife photography, the
Strawberry Wilderness is a
great place to lose the crowds
and fi nd yourself.
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A mountain goat moves up a ridge in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.
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