August 1998 Amethyst Lake Hike -
Highlights
Ostler Fork of the Stillwater Trail
13 mile roundtrip out-and-back hike
Magnificent views of Ostler Peak and Amethyst Lake
Peaceful and solitary camping at Lake BR-24, 20 minuets below Amethyst Lake
Below is Ostler Peak, the dominant mountain in Amethyst Basin, rising almost 2,500 feet above this meadow.
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Breathtaking view of Amethyst Basin, after a very steep ascent. Used Kodak Max 200.
One of several waterfalls along the steep section of trail.
My dog Brighton helping himself to some cold water in Amethyst Lake
Lake BR-24, just west of the bottom of the basin.
The upper basin, about a five minute hike from Amethyst Lake.
The western slopes of LaMotte Peak
Ostler Peak and my dog, Brighton
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