Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
The trailhead at Big Valley Lakes marks the trail into the Virginia Lakes backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/18/2020
The trail alternates between flat forested landscapes and climbing ascents between lake areas.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Blue Lake with Mt. Olsen rising in the background.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Ascending along the edge of Blue Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Cooney Lake.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
The hike traverses incredibly scenic landscape, gaining elevation into the Sierra Nevada range.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Overlooking the canyon through autumn colors.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Overlooking the Virginia Lakes canyon area.
Shaun Hunter
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10/18/2020
Frog Lakes marks the end of the easy scenic stretch of out-and-back trail. Beyond Upper Frog Lake, hikers may choose to continue to the saddle and into the Sierra Nevada backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/18/2020
Upper Frog Lake.