Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
Parking for the hike is on a small pullout along Highway 28.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
The trail gradually ascends into the forest on a generally quiet trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
Leaving the highway behind, in a short distance the trail crosses a saddle, dropping into beautiful forest backcountry.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
The hike remains generally easy, with the hardest part being spotting the route at some points when the path becomes splintered.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
First views of Lake Tahoe.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
While not a clear panorama, the trail comes to a saddle with views stretching westward and northward across the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
Descending toward views of Emerald Bay and Desolation Wilderness in the distance.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
The terrain lends itself to exploring.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/03/2022
Taking in views to the north shore with the Crystal Bay casinos being visible in the distance.