Pictures of Relief Valley, Emigrant Wilderness

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Highlights

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From start to end

Map of the wilderness

Kennedy Meadow trailhead (which is actually only the camping area)

Kennedy Meadow trailhead (which is actually only the camping area)

Kennedy Meadow trailhead (which is actually only the camping area)

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The resort at the end of the road

The resort

The trailhead at the end of the road, into the resort

The trailhead at the end of the road, into the resort

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The main attraction of this trail: horse shit (nonstop)

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

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Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

First bridge

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First bridge

First bridge

First bridge

Towards Relief Lake

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Towards Relief Lake

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

Waterfalls

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Second bridge

Second bridge

Second bridge

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Old equipment

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

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Towards Relief Lake

Junction with Kennedy Lake (go right)

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

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Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

Towards Relief Lake

First view of the lake

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Relief Reservoir

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Relief Reservoir

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Fork: Relief Valley to the right, Lunch Meadow to the left

Fork: Relief Valley to the right, Lunch Meadow to the left

Fork: Relief Valley to the right, Lunch Meadow to the left

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Towards Relief Valley

First creek crossing

Fall colors

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View south towards Granite Dome

View east

View north

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Granite Dome

Granite Dome

View west

Giant bristlecone pine (not on the trail! secret place)

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