After circling Mirror Lake, I finally reach the optimal viewing location at its northern end
and made my reservation for sunset
Finally finding an open campsite, I start to unpack
Setting up the tent
Sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and pillow
Taken during my rest from within the tent looking out to Lone Eagle. Yep, I was pleased with the view.
All settled in
Crater Lake
Lone Eagle from Crater Lake
Crater Lake
Time for some grub
Enjoying my meal while the tripod is set up in between a multitude of pictures of Lone Eagle
The clasic scene
Big puffy clouds would have been welcome, but I could hardly complain
Sunset and moonrise
My digs which I have since gotten very fondly used to
About to set in for a good night's sleep
Mirror Lake and Lone Eagle in the morning
Lone Eagle from a pond along the trail below camp, campsite #8
The wall below Mt. Achonee from Crater Lake
Mt. Achonee (left) from Crater Lake
One final snapshot at Mirror Lake before heading out. You can probably never have too many pictures of this.
Man, it was tough to leave.
Heading back down the trail
It was rather warm in the open meadow areas
A view to the southwest from along the trail
Cascade Creek from above
The trail descends and follows the valley to the left behind the ridge on the left
An open view to the northwest
I ran out of water with a little over a mile to go, so I had to make a stop to filter some more
Approaching Monarch Lake
Finally arriving back at the trailhead
The end