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A short and steep trail to a subalpine lake in the Valhallas. Shannon Lake is a quick trip for hikers, but off-trail adventurers will have lots of options to explore the ridges beyond and Mount Vingolf above.
Distance, round trip: 5.6km
Elevation: +277m
Season: mid-July to late September
Difficulty:
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