Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/04/2020
The trail starts with a forest track just off the highway leading into the interior of the mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/04/2020
Shortly on, the trail begins to follow a private road for just under one mile.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
Signs mark where the single track leaves the dirt road, once again entering the canopy of the forest.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
This section of single track involves the steepest climbs of the route, marking probably the only moderate section amongst a generally easy uphill walk to the lake.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
The single track joins a seldom-used section of private road once again as it heads toward National Forest land.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
First views of Lower Lola Montez Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
Lower Lola Montez Lake on a summer afternoon.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
The winding dirt paths make it clear why the area is popular amongst mountain bikers.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
The stretch from the lower to the upper lake is much more strenuous and harder to follow, though cairns left along the granite sea point hikers in the direction of the alpine lake.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
Upper Lola Montez Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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09/04/2020
Afternoon sun beginning to set behind the trees at Upper Lola Montez Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/04/2020
Sunset in the Tahoe National Forest along the trail to Lola Montez Lakes.