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Emerald Lakes are beautiful with great views across to high ridges in the distance. They would be a lot more popular if there were not so many other spectacular lakes in the area. They are shallow and sit in a flat, somewhat swampy basin. The shallowness and surrounding grass give them their emerald color. <br><br>The main reason I passed these lakes was to reach the off-trail route that leads over the ridge to Topsy Turvy Lake.
Middle Emerald Lake.