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After 1.6 miles, bear left (south) across Dinkey Creek and climb gradually to Mystery Lake (8963´). Near the lake’s outlet, the trail becomes difficult to spot, as use paths diverge in all directions around this heavily used lake. Your main path skirts the lake’s north side and the boggy area east of it before crossing Swede Lake’s outlet. Now the route climbs about a dozen switchbacks and refords the outlet just prior to reaching Swede Lake’s north shore. Swede Lake (9224´), bordered by smooth granite slabs on its southeast shore, presents fine swimming and angling opportunities.

Past Swede Lake’s north end, the trail immediately climbs 150 feet, ending in a mellow traverse and slight descent to South Lake in 0.7 mile. South Lake (9294´; 11S 316454 4114249), with its deep, alluring, emerald waters, is fed by a waterfall rushing over an exposed granite ledge on its south side.

DAY 3 (South Lake to Cliff Lake Trailhead, 8 miles): Beyond South Lake, the main trail crosses the lake’s outlet and traverses gradually above bogs to ford Dinkey Creek and reach the junction where you began the loop on Day 2. At this junction, close the loop and turn right (east). Retrace your steps to the next junction, and instead of going back to Island Lake, head left (east and then south) along Second Dinkey Lake’s east shore to Rock Lake. From there, retrace this trip’s route to the trailhead.