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#64172 07/01/09 01:36 AM
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Headed up there this thursday 7/2 and had a few questions for anybody who may know. Should i expect the lakes to be thawed out by now? Are campfires allowed? Which lake has the best fishing? Any other advice or suggestions is appreciated!


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They are all thawed. No fires above 10k' which is all of the lakes. I don't fish so don't know that for sure. I have been at all seven of the lakes in the last three days so the other thing to tell you is that the mosquitos are getting active.

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Thanks Scott, thats exactly what i was looking for. Were the mosquitos a major problem already, or are they just coming out? Wich lake has the best camping, in your opinion. Anybody else have info on the fishing in the area?
Thanks, Jake


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Not sure I would characterize the skeeters as a "major" problem,yet, but I'd bring the bug juice. I was running so I only got contact when I stopped to take in the views or talk with someone on the trail. A little DEET would have solved that. I've only ever camped at Third Lake but there are many nice sites all around the string. Lakes One, Two, and Three have the beautiful blue green water tinted by the glacier silt while the others typically have very clear water. I'm drawn to Three because Temple Crag provides a back drop that I will never tire of looking at. My runs often take me past Black Lake which is a little less visited. It has a few nice looking camping spots, too, and you can make a lollipop loop on your trip that includes Lakes One through Four and Black Lake (pretty obvious how to do this if you study the maps).


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