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The main trail finally approaches Dumbbell Lake at its northwest tip, where there is a (faintly) signed junction for Long John Trail. Go straight and follow a gentle path past more ponds and meadows 0.3 mile to a junction with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Turn left (south) on this wide and well-graded trail, and walk 0.3 mile to beautiful, meadow-lined Buesch Lake. The trail skirts the north and west sides of the lake, passing a short side trail that leads to an exceptionally nice campsite above the west shore.

The PCT now climbs away from Buesch Lake, gradually ascending 0.8 mile to a broad pass with two shallow ponds before coming to a signed junction with the faint Cortright Creek Trail. Keep straight on the PCT and go gradually up and down 1.6 miles past tiny ponds and small meadows to a fine camp at a large and scenic pond just to the right (west) of the trail. From here you go downhill to a junction beside Sand Lake. The water in this lake recedes dramatically by late summer, reducing its attractiveness.