Anne, Coco, and I were looking for a relatively close in and melloish hike and I remembered a hike which filled those goals from about 5 years ago. https://davefaitlemonde.com/2021/08/11/other-ducker-lake-in-french-un-autre-lac-du-canard-and-duck-peak-payette-national-forest-idaho/
While my route finding was not nearly as efficient as John’s, we soon had eyes locked on our targets for the day.
Other Ducker Lake.
From my previous visit here I knew there were no fish.
There was however, a duck!
After spending a brief moment at the lake, Coco was ready to do some peak baggin.
Along the way some Bonsai Trees.
A view from the ridge looking down on Other Ducker.
Near the summit we had amazing views of the Lick Creek Mountain.
Slab Butte peaks through the trees.
Goose Creek Lake. We quickly scoot our way down the ridge and wrap this lake and peak up in under 4 hours. Did I mention it is great to be back home!
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