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Upper Trail Creek Lake (South) sits above Lower Trail Creek Lake and offers a stunning view of the lower lake. To get up here, some route finding is necessary since the trail has suffered from the wildfire. There is fish in the lake and you will find some great spots for camping at the south end of the lake which is also a source for Trail Creek.

Lower Trail Creek Lake is the largest of the three alpine lakes. It is surrounded by rugged rock walls and some remaining pine trees, since it is located in an old burn zone. There are some decent camp spots on the southern and western shore of the lake.

At this junction you can follow Trail Creek Lakes Trail which leads to the beautiful alpine Trail Lakes. There are three different lakes with great camp spots, but be aware that this is an old burn zone. So there is not too much shade neither along the trail nor at the lakes. The Trail Creek Trail however leads you either to Grandjean Trailhead or Observation Peak, Stanley Lake or Sawtooth Lakes in the other direction.

The Baron Lakes are a great spot for some peace and quiet with true alpine scenery. The lakes are beautifully nestled between Monte Verita, El Pima, Baron Spire and Cirque Lake Peak. The shortest approach to the lakes is from Redfish Lake. But you can also take a longer hike from the Iron Creek or Grandjean trailheads in the north.

While you are hiking up the sometimes steep climb towards Cervidae Peak, take your time to look back and catch your breath with a magnificient view over Lucky Peak Lake which is fed by the Boise River.