Gates to Big Lake #2
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More dead end and inaccessible roads, even coming from the other direction (gbl2.gif)
More dead end and inaccessible roads, even coming from the other direction

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As a result of not being able to connect handily from Gates this is a proposed revised route. Starting at a campground on the North Fork around by Opal Lake to French Creek, backtrack to Detroit Dam and connect eventually to NF road 11. (revised-route.gif)
As a result of not being able to connect handily from Gates this is a proposed revised route. Starting at a campground on the North Fork around by Opal Lake to French Creek, backtrack to Detroit Dam and connect eventually to NF road 11.

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After discovering that none of our original planned routes were accessible we proceeded east on NF-11. (PA110272.JPG)
After discovering that none of our original planned routes were accessible we proceeded east on NF-11.

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A few miles later we turned north on NF-1155 which we knew was good road and should be passable all the way to Detroit Lake. (PA110273.JPG)
A few miles later we turned north on NF-1155 which we knew was good road and should be passable all the way to Detroit Lake.

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The only possible problem might be the early season snow of two nights before as evidenced by the new whiteness on Mt. Jefferson. (PA110274.JPG)
The only possible problem might be the early season snow of two nights before as evidenced by the new whiteness on Mt. Jefferson.

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Snow was not a problem and the views were spectacular. (PA110275.JPG)
Snow was not a problem and the views were spectacular.

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The great views of Mt. Jeff and Detroit Lake are partially responsible for our ultimate route change. (PA110277.JPG)
The great views of Mt. Jeff and Detroit Lake are partially responsible for our ultimate route change.

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Our next attempt will probably be to connect from Monument Peak road to Detroit Dam. Its on the maps but that doesn't mean much. (PA110278.JPG)
Our next attempt will probably be to connect from Monument Peak road to Detroit Dam. Its on the maps but that doesn't mean much.

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There were at least two spots along the new route where excellent views of Mt Jefferson were available. (PA110288.JPG)
There were at least two spots along the new route where excellent views of Mt Jefferson were available.

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