Convict Lake is a subalpine lake about 15 minutes south of the town of Mammoth Lakes. In addition to a network of trails extending into the mountains above the lake, there is a fun and rewarding 3.3 mile loop circumnavigating the lake. While this lake differs from the usual alpine lakes of the High Sierra, …
Blue Lake and Lake Sabrina
Blue LakeDrive up Bishop Creek Canyon, and you will find gushing streams, subalpine lakes, and dense groves of aspens, which around this time of year, begin turning lime green, yellow, orange, and red. Hike further up past and above Lake Sabrina, and you will find a gorgeous network of alpine lakes and jagged peaks.Distance: 7.7Elevation …
Palomar State Park, Autumn Edition
Panorama looking south from the crest of Palomar MountainDistance: 2-3 MilesElevation Gained: Minimal - there are only a few brief moments of climbingDifficulty: EasyCritters: 1 DeerDirections to the Doane Pond Parking LotDetailsCedar and White Fir forest along the Doane Valley Nature TrailI came to Palomar Mountain for the first time with Kelly on January 1st …
Observatory Trail, Palomar Mountain
Distance: 4.5 Miles (There-and-Back)Elevation Gained: 750'Difficulty: ModerateCritters: A deer; a flock of quailDirections: Drive to this spotNote: You may need to pay a fee or have an adventure pass to hike here. Furthermore, this campground shuts down in the winter, so you may be forced to start the hike at the Observatory instead of the …
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