Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Visitor Center is the starting point for the trail, which will take hikers down to the shores of Mono Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The trail begins behind the Visitor Center - the concrete path behind the wall is the start of the Mono Lake Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
A few interpretive signs and benches stand along the accessible asphalt loop path near the Visitor Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
A large marker stands at the point where the trail to the lake diverges from the loop path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
After crossing a dirt road, another sign marks the continuation of the trail. Recent wet conditions may make the path muddy and slightly slower going beyond this point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
Approaching the tufa formations in Mono Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
A tufa mound which visitors can enter.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The Old Marina Boardwalk Trail traces the shore from the end of the Mono Lake Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
Returning to the Visitor Center from the lake's edge, the building remains on the horizon along the hike.