Big Five / Little Five Lakes Loop

The shoreline of lake 9830 with a look at the ridge the trail crosses on the way to Lost Canyon.

A "Civilized" Lake

Big 5, Little 5 Lakes Loop and Sawtooth Pass, August 4th to 7th, 2000.

Further around the shore of lake 9830 I spotted people for the first time since the pass. There were established camps above and below the trail, and a nearby bear-box. I stopped for a moment to take it all in but moved on after a bit. A short distance from the camps I found the crossing of the outlet, probably a difficult wet crossing in early season. I scampered across the logs and rocks, a trifle tricky even this time of year. After a short search I found the main trail, and after a quick backward look at the lake, I began the next climb of the day.