Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
While most of the drive from the dam to the columns is on mild dirt roads, one steep rutted climb at the beginning limits driving to high clearance 4WD vehicles. All others will need to park at the beginning and hike the length of the dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
From the parking spot at the end of the dirt road, a steep sandy path leads down to the columns at the lake's edge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
Walking toward the Crowley Lake Stone Columns with the Eastern Sierra in clear view.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
The final stretch of the path heads down a sage covered slope.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
A sandy beach is accessible when the lake level is low enough, exposing the columns.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
The Crowley Lake Stone Columns.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
Eastern Sierra viewed through the columns.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
There are hundreds of geologic formations in this area, including these across from the columns.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
The view across Crowley Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
Walking away from the Crowley Lake Columns.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
04/03/2022
Obsidian picked up from the ground surrounding the columns.