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Finding America: Sierra Nevada 2

California: Sampling the Sierras

August -September 2023

Sierra Nevada Part 2


Basecamp Near Mono Lake

I was so excited to find this boondocking site near Mono Lake as a basecamp for many of the trips in the area! It was so beautiful and quiet- I didn’t want to leave.


North Peak I headed south towards Yosemite and found this amazing alpine peak off Tioga Pass road! A narrow one lane road led to the start at Shadow Lakes. A few miles from there and you reach an upper stretch which was more of the steep scree scramble! 12,232’. I love being able to access these amazing alpine environments that at the right time have just enough snow, water, etc. to see waterfalls, flowers and hopefully mosquitos, not so much.

I traded taking photos with you guy who blew by me with his dog. Note: I took a photo of him standing on the rock I was leaning on… sheer drop on two sides!


Reversed Peak Short but sweet. This out and back takes you to a perch with more 3Sixty views!

View north of Mono Lake. My boondocking/basecamp just right of center below the lake


Parker Lake Short morning hike that brought the views.


Fern Lake Steep morning hike. What a spot!

Looking back towards Silver Lake. I had visited this area last year and did one of my favorite backpacking loops to Thousand Island Lake.