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The main trail finally approaches Dumbbell Lake at its northwest tip, where there is a signed junction with a very faint sign for Long John Trail. Go straight and follow a gentle path past more ponds and meadows for 0.3 mile to a junction with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Turn left (southbound) 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.

Buesch Lake, William O. Douglas Wilderness

The PCT now climbs away from Buesch Lake, gradually ascending for 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 for 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.