Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
Signs mark the way to the small parking area nearest to the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
Marked as the Lakeside Trail at the trailhead, the route to Inspiration Point follows this path before diverging at a clearly signed trail fork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
The trail begins as a flat ramble through forested track. This trail passes several scenic lakeside sitting areas on its way to the trail fork.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
The forested trail along Lake Alpine.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
A post marks the fork where the trail to Inspiration Point leaves the lakeside trail and begins climbing.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
From the fork, the path begins a steep climb before emerging from the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
The climb leaves the forest and enters exposed rocky hillside.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
Panoramic point just below the final climb to Inspiration Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
Near the top of the climb, Inspiration Point is a stony butte with a foot trail to the highest edge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
09/07/2020
Inspiration Point, overlooking Lake Alpine.