On July 1 I hiked the Lake Ann – Maple Pass Loop. Usually this trail does not open (due to snow) until late July or even August. But the trail was completely snow free from top to bottom.
I started late to get the evening light. Here are a few images. Oh, and there were a few wildflowers.
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Lake Ann from Maple Pass
Lake Ann from Maple Pass
Maple Pass Trail
Maple Pass Trail
North Western Images - photos by Andy Porter 
Spectacular shots!
Thanks, RMW!
So beautiful!
Thank you! Love your handle, that’s how I learn!
What an absolutely stunning place .. Thanks for sharing š
Hi Julie! š Yes, just a short jaunt from my place, summer is when it all comes alive.
Gorgeous light, compositions, and views!
Thanks, I got there just in time to catch the last rays of light…
Magical location. Takes me breath away.
Hi Sherry, Yes, magical! Especially the flowers.
What drop dead gorgeous scenery and those wildflowers are the icing on top. Thanks for sharing Andy.
Yes, I went for the flowers, hoped for some cool clouds…now I’ll have to go back! š
Apart from the beautiful view, I love those flowers…thistle, cornflower and something else…
Thank you! Yes, wildflowers are incredible, more so with such a backdrop.
Beautiful shots.
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