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Moderate 7.3 mi out and back

1,703 ft elevation gain

Hiked 7/1/25

A relatively easy hike that accumulates 1700 ft of elevation to make it moderate, this trail takes you to the back end of the valley between Mt Lineham and Hawkins where a bridal veil type waterfall rushes down. With the burnt forest, glimpses may be seen from miles away. Optional scramble at falls gets you to a great large flat ledge area.

Looking towards the Falls through the burn section early on the trail.

Head on view of Lineham falls and the ridgeline of Mount Hawkins.

Picture of Lineham falls from roughly where the scramble area begins. Still a great view while still being relatively easy to get to if you want to skip the scramble.

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Just got a Canon R50 mirrorless and took it out tonight, right before sunset.

I would appreciate any tips on how to improve a picture like this in my editor.

I'm hoping to contribute some neat pics coming soon!

Hard, 18mi loop trail

4,715 ft elevation gain

Hiked 6/29/25

Full photoset

One of the top Canadian hikes I did, this hike is a monster that gets views of all of the surrounding park at some point. Trail is in great shape but has several physically demanding uphills. Two campsites allow it to be backpacked as well, final several miles (counterclockwise) are a slog to finish after such epic views and long miles.

The long walk along the backside of Avion ridge before you'll do a steep climb again. No photos, but after I did this part I saw a mountain goat absolutely haul full speed down this slope. Had heard him kicking rocks from above as I passed.

This section of the Hike to the top of Avion ridge was very steep, but had pretty wide solid rock trail to ascend. Goes from about 7400' to 7800'.

Close to the highest point you'll get on Avion ridge (although Newman Peak would have taken you higher). Wildflowers dot the ridgeline as you go. After hiking the backside, you’ll follow beside that snowline before descending into the unseen canyon.

Hard, 12.3 mi out and back

3,845 ft elevation gain

Hiked 6/29/25

Full Photo Set

Adding roughly 1600 ft in elevation to the Goat Lake trail as well as crossing a very steep sided scree field with surprisingly good traction, with an epic view from the top. Once on the ridges its wide open, but you'll work to get there. Return the same route or a very long loop using Avion ridge.

Looking towards Newman Peak from the ridge line between it and Avion Ridge. A trail may be seen cutting along the scree to the right to get to the next ridge. It then ascends to the peak and can either loop or return the way you came. I was unaware of the loop and just came back across the scree field.

Looking Northeast from the pass below Newman Peak. Spread Eagle mountain in the distance and Yarrow creek flowing from the lake in the valley.

Photo of me on the pass below Newman Peak. The flat area was incredibly wide along this pass.

Moderate 8.7 mi out and back, connects to Newman Peak and Avion Ridge trails 2,217 ft elevation gain Hiked 6/29/25

Full photo set, incl. Newman peak and Avion Ridge Loop

2 miles are shared with a mostly level bike path, before it sharply ascends above the previously burned forest up a large valley with a many tiered waterfall in view as a motivator, or excuse for a breather. Above the falls is Goat lake, which is worth extending past a little even if ending here for one more view as it has a great view looking back from just before the next big ascent.

Looking back down the trail you just hiked. The trail may be seen cutting left then righ as it drops. Leftover trees from the 2017 burn leave their mark.

The first good viewpoint of the massive falls complex coming out of Goat Lake. Before the fire this would have likely been the first view of the falls you’d have at all as you emerged from the trees.

Looking out the upper bowl area back towards the way you came. I would consider coming up to this part even if you don't ascend to Newman Peak as its before any real elevation gain and offers better views than Goat lake.

Photographer @gassyjack@lemmy.ca

Moderate, 9.1 mi out and back 2,264 ft elevation gain Hiked 6/28/25

Flickr image set

Generally mild until a steep ascent up a few switchbacks that get you to the upper twin lakes, this hike will take you along the valley between Rowe mtn and Mt Lineham and provides a variety of great views and wildlife opportunities. A lower Rowe lake is also accessed via a short spur trail. I believe the main Mt Lineham trail shares the milder first 3 miles.

Trail photo showing the up and down from a switchback. While steep, it has great traction throughout. A section of Mt Lineham is seen on the left.

I believe this is considered Rowe Mountain, but I could be wrong. Passed on the left as you go along the trail. Seeing water cascade down the slide area would be a treat.

The creek flow out of Rowe lake left some snowbank overhangs which were great from waiting out the rain.

I usually just toss my photos out into the void on Instagram... But this one photo, I am completely obsessed with it. Something about the multiple layers of division between the physical wall and sidewalk, and the painted lines at slightly different angles. The color is super interesting (the camera has very unique color science)... I just can't stop looking at it.

And I only took one photo of this dandelion. The non-removeable internal hard-drive in the camera only has enough capacity to store 40 images at once, so I just take one shot and move on to the next subject. So lucky that this one came out so good!

This is unedited in any way, straight off the camera (off of its 40Mb hard-disk, through the proprietary SCSI cable, and into the Polaroid PDC Direct software to convert the proprietary in-camera format to .TIFF, then through Photoshop 4 to make it an easier-to-use Jpg.)

Photographer @gassyjack@lemmy.ca

A somewhat large magpie sitting in the rain on a brown wood fence. Dark leaves from a tree sit behind the wet & shaggy bird.

Photographer @thebighiff@lemmy.zip

Moderate 7.3 mi out and back 2,713 ft elevation gain Hiked 6/27/25 Full Photo Set

A couple of flat areas along with a very steep ascent towards the beginning and a fairly steep ascent at the top will take you to a set of 3 small lakes. One is in a lower bowl and is where the campsites are, while the others are above it. Waterfalls below each set of lakes and access to the ridge above, which was too stormy when I was there to go to the top of.

Looking across the larger of Southfork lakes towards Southfork mountain.

A patch of Kings-Crown, Rhodiola integrifolia Raf. growing in the rocky outcrops a short distance from the lake.

A patch of Twinflower, Linnaea borealis L. growing among some dead wood.