This is day Three of a Six Day Backpack. We circumnavigated Noetic Peak, crossing both Mystic Pass and Badger Pass. Day Three - we hiked from Mystic Junction straight north to Sawback Lake. The trail was in poor shape in spots, but was better after Forty Mile Summit. We had plans to do a side trip, but the day was hot, the bugs aplenty, and our hips were hurting from the heavy packs. Plus, the side trails were pretty much overgrown. To view the full trip report, visit: mystic-pass-to-badger-pass-circuit-day-3-of-6