Day 2 - Pose Lake to North Wilder Lake (Monday, April 19)
5.8 miles
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Pose Lake campsite. (click on any image for larger version)
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Heading back out onto the trail on day two.
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The trail begins to get a little rougher west of Pose Lake.
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Some early spring color along the Pow Wow Trail.
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Elevation changes become more frequent west of Pose Lake.
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The terrain becomes more rugged between Pose and South Wilder Lakes.
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Moss covered section adds to trail's wide variation in landscapes.
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Colorful fungi. (red-belted polypore?)
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Boulder with sapling in South Wilder Lake.
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Trail degrades into boulder field along South Wilder Lake.
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Resting at elevated campsite overlooking north end of South Wilder Lake.
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Some portions of trail seem more like rock climbing than hiking.
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The trail is frequently blocked by deadfall, especially along north and west sections of loop.
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More beautiful moss covered stretches.
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Second night's campsite along North Wilder Lake.
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Sun setting on North Wilder Lake.
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Katy realizes that backpacking is hard work.
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