Larry's Rockbound Ramble 2007 - Frank Farmer's Photos

Searching for the Enchanted Pools, near Wrights Lake, on the edge of the Desolation Wilderness. Larry (AKA WimpeHIker) led Renée and me on a rambling hike on the Rockbound and Tyler Lake Trails, then short XC down to the upper Enchanted Pool. From there, we went to the lower Enchanted Pool, then XC up a gully and on slabs back to the Twin Lakes Trail and back to the trailhead. It was a warm, sunny day. The water was lower than normal, due to the light snowpack, but there was still plenty of water to enjoy. This is a special place. If you go there, be gentle and leave no trace!

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Frank Farmer > This is where we hiked. We could show the exact location of the Enchanted Pools, but that would take all the fun out of it. If I were looking for the Enchanted Pools, I would check along the Twin Lakes Creek, just above and downstream of where it is joined by Umpa Lake Creek.

Frank Farmer > Our group for today. From right: Larry (AKA WimpeHiker, and our trip leader), Renée, Frank (yours truly). Larry and I previously hiked together at Stevens Trail in 2004. Today was my first time hiking with Renée, and it was great meeting her.

Frank Farmer > Larry fills out our wilderness permit.

Frank Farmer > Marshy area where Twin Lakes Creek flows into Wrights Lake.

Frank Farmer > Starting out. We had some initial confusion about the route, but soon found ourselves on the Rockbound Pass Trail, where we wanted to be.

Frank Farmer > Old trail blaze marker. This is a classic old trail.

Frank Farmer > Junction marker with Grouse Lakes Trail.

Frank Farmer > Larry crosses a meadow. There were lots of small purple flowers in this area.

This is where we hiked. We could show the exact location of the Enchanted Pools, but that would take all the fun out of it. If I were looking for the Enchanted Pools, I would check along the Twin Lakes Creek, just above and downstream of where it is joined by Umpa Lake Creek.