Day 9: Lake Aloha

Middle Velma Lake to Tamarack Lake

Mileage 13.8 miles, total 126.6 miles

Campsite elevation: 7,875 feet

Today was a great day in all respects and had some of the best scenery I’ve come across whilst hiking.

We got going by 7.30 from our campsite at Middle Velma Lake and began our climb up to Dick’s Pass. The climb was fairly uneventful and not too steep, with switchbacks where necessary to make the gradient easier.

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