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Two dead animals show up next to each other on the trail near camp overnight.A raging Martin Creek just downstream of the hiker crossing.The Clearwater Trail crosses Martin Creek just downstream of Martin Lake - visible through the gap at right.Hiking through Martin Creek.Hiking the Clearwater Trail before hitting the bush down to the river.A deep crossing of the Clearwater River.A deep crossing of the Clearwater River.A deep crossing of the Clearwater River.The clouds and rain form a dramatic landscape with the Clearwater River at left and Trident Marshes at right.Phil enjoys the incredible atmosphere at the back of Trident Lake.Hiking along Roaring Creek.Trying to find a friendly crossing of Roaring Creek. Whimper Peak ahead.Phil ascends a rise along Roaring Creek to avoid the waterfall.Roaring Creek Falls.Roaring Creek Falls.Roaring Creek plunges over the falls before running towards Trident Lake at right.Phil hikes along Roaring Creek towards our planned route up the lower NW end of Whimper Peak. We'll follow the obvious line of trees above Phil to the left here to gain the ridge above.Hiking steep NW slopes on Whimper Peak.We found a sneaky route up the NW side to avoid extra distance up Roaring Creek.Lovely views back down our ascent from Roaring Creek. Note the rainbow over Martin and Trident Lake at right.
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