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Beautiful Alpine Lakes in the Sierra Nevada Range

November 17, 2022

2022 August 28 - a7 Eastern Sierra Nevada's Sabrina Trailhead to
Hungry Packer Lake Blue Lake 1

2022 August 29 - a12 Eastern Sierra Nevada's Sabrina Trailhead to
Hungry Packer Lake Scenery Drunken Sailor Lake Lupine 1

Photographer: Cindy Todd

Summary Author: Cindy Todd

Blue Lake, shown above at top, is about 3 miles (5 km) from the
Sabrina Lake Trailhead in the Eastern Sierra Nevada’s, part of
Inyo National Forest. But it's a steep uphill climb the entire way.
It’s worth it, thought! Blue Lake just appears out of nowhere and is a
simply gorgeous alpine lake, with nearby granite peaks jutting
up towards the sky.

After camping the night, I hiked to Hungry Packer Lake (bottom
photo). You can see Picture Peak in the background at right center.
The hike from Blue Lake is about 3.5 miles (6 km), however it’s a
relatively easy hike. Along the way, you’ll see several other alpine
lakes before viewing Picture Peak, standing at 13,140 feet (4005 m) in
elevation. Hiking in this area is stunning! Photos taken on August 28
and 29, 2022, respectively.


Inyo National Forest, California Coordinates: 37.3159, -118.4722


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