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Northward view from Finch Lake trail

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:43:05 MDT

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Northward view from Finch Lake trail - FinchLake001.jpg

Brothers Ben and Stephen enjoy the Finch Lake hike

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:43:02 MDT

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Brothers Ben and Stephen enjoy the Finch Lake hike - FinchLake002.jpg

Mt. Copeland basks in sun, as viewed from burn area on the Finch Lake trail

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:58 MDT

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Mt. Copeland basks in sun, as viewed from burn area on the Finch Lake trail - FinchLake003.jpg

Incredible Wild Basin region, pictured from 1978 Ouzel burn area

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:55 MDT

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Incredible Wild Basin region, pictured from 1978 Ouzel burn area - FinchLake004.jpg

A beautiful day for hiking in the southern part of RMNP

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:50 MDT

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A beautiful day for hiking in the southern part of RMNP - FinchLake005.jpg

Mt. Copeland and Isolation Peak, through the Ouzel burn

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:46 MDT

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Mt. Copeland and Isolation Peak, through the Ouzel burn - FinchLake006.jpg

Hikers take a short break in subalpine forest

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:42 MDT

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Hikers take a short break in subalpine forest - FinchLake007.jpg

Finch Lake.....stunning and gorgeous!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:37 MDT

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Finch Lake.....stunning and gorgeous! - FinchLake008.jpg

Finch Lake is the lowest-elevation lake hiked from Wild Basin....but certainly not lacking in scenery!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:34 MDT

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Finch Lake is the lowest-elevation lake hiked from Wild Basin....but certainly not lacking in scenery! - FinchLake009.jpg

Hikemaster Scott at Finch Lake, with Copeland Mtn in backdrop.

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:30 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott at Finch Lake, with Copeland Mtn in backdrop. - FinchLake013.jpg

Ben, Stephen, and Emily tested the waters of Finch Lake on this warm summer day.

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:25 MDT

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Ben, Stephen, and Emily tested the waters of Finch Lake on this warm summer day. - FinchLake015.jpg

Elk's Tooth and Copeland Mtn rise above Finch Lake as YMCA staff member Ben gets wet!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:21 MDT

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Elk's Tooth and Copeland Mtn rise above Finch Lake as YMCA staff member Ben gets wet! - FinchLake017.jpg

Beautiful southwest-ward view from Finch Lake

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:18 MDT

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Beautiful southwest-ward view from Finch Lake - FinchLake019.jpg

Finch Lake dips into shadows beneath the clouds.

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:14 MDT

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Finch Lake dips into shadows beneath the clouds. - FinchLake020.jpg

YMCA food service staff members Stephen and Ben had fun at Finch Lake!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:11 MDT

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YMCA food service staff members Stephen and Ben had fun at Finch Lake! - FinchLake022.jpg

Park Rangers showed up with llamas at Finch Lake....Emily loved them!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:07 MDT

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Park Rangers showed up with llamas at Finch Lake....Emily loved them! - FinchLake024.jpg

YMCA Finch Lake hikers: Ben, Hikemaster Scott, Stephen, Clint, Emily, Mary, and Mark

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:42:01 MDT

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YMCA Finch Lake hikers: Ben, Hikemaster Scott, Stephen, Clint, Emily, Mary, and Mark - FinchLake025.jpg

SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:58 MDT

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SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - FinchLake027.jpg

One last look at a much under-rated lake at the southern tip of RMNP!!!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:52 MDT

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One last look at a much under-rated lake at the southern tip of RMNP!!! - FinchLake028.jpg

Emily plays the part really well here at "Confusion Junction" --- that's its real name!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:49 MDT

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Emily plays the part really well here at "Confusion Junction" --- that's its real name! - FinchLake029.jpg

Mt. Meeker dominates the skyline at this point on the Finch Lake trail

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:45 MDT

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Mt. Meeker dominates the skyline at this point on the Finch Lake trail - FinchLake030.jpg

Gorgeous stand of mature aspen trees on the Finch Lake trail

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:41 MDT

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Gorgeous stand of mature aspen trees on the Finch Lake trail - FinchLake031.jpg

Finch Lake trail

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:36 MDT

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Finch Lake trail - FinchLake033.jpg

A look at the glacial valley at the entrance of Wild Basin, from the lateral moraine above it

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:32 MDT

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A look at the glacial valley at the entrance of Wild Basin, from the lateral moraine above it - FinchLake034.jpg

Hikemaster Scott completes another great hike...thanks, YMCA hikers, for taking this remarkable hike with me!

hikemaster — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:28 MDT

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Hikemaster Scott completes another great hike...thanks, YMCA hikers, for taking this remarkable hike with me! - FinchLake035.jpg