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After fording Granite Creek (wet in early season), reach an intersection at 3 miles: right (northeast) toward Cora Creek, Chetwood Creek, and Hemlock Crossing; left (north) to Cora Lakes. Begin the loop part of this trip: Take the left fork and continue north to a ford of the stream connecting Middle and Lower Cora lakes. Obeying posted camping restrictions, follow Middle Cora Lake’s shoreline northward to find lovely and legal camping (8348’; 11S 299357 4163236) on the north shore or the south shore near the stream connecting Upper and Middle Cora lakes. Fishing is good, with the exception of a mid-season lull.

DAYHIKE FROM THE CORA LAKES

Spend a layover day hiking to Joe Crane Lake (9600’; 11S 295877 4166651), about 4 miles one way from the Cora Lakes north-northwest along the Isberg Pass Trail and then steeply west up a lateral that branches away from the Isberg Pass Trail. The hike affords nice views of surrounding peaks. Joe Crane Lake, tucked in the granite beneath Post Peak, also has good camping on its northeast shore.