For a brief time, Tower Lake was so calm it was like a huge mirror. The
perfect reflection was disorienting.
Helena Ridge
September 27, 2003
I've always enjoyed the Castle Mountain area despite the long approach.
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For a brief time, Tower Lake was so calm it was like a huge mirror. The
perfect reflection was disorienting.
Helena Ridge from Rockbound Lake.
Walking on the flats by the lake
We stop to
take a break above the basin.
A vague trail takes you to
the col on the right then up to the summit.
On the broad saddle below the summit
Final
hike to the summit
Almost at the summit. Castle
Mountain behind.
Coming down from the summit
A yellow larch contrasts with the blue lake
360° view from the top.
82 O/5 Castle Mountain
