This is the turn off for the climbers trail as you head into the cirque. Left takes you on the climbers trail direct to the cirque and right takes you past Lonesome Lake.

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This is the turn off for the climbers trail as you head into the cirque. Left takes you on the climbers trail direct to the cirque and right takes you past Lonesome Lake.

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Justin Loyka on mt. Mitchell, in a big fire season.

The classic view of Warbonnet from the camping area. For the same shot in the morning, check out this [[105861678]]! Which photo was taken first? This one was taken in 1984.

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Sean A Smith

Aug 21, 2015

“This is the turn off for the climbers trail as you head into the cirque. Left takes you on the climbers trail direct to the cirque and right takes you past Lonesome Lake.”

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