Backpacking
Gilmore Lake
Day 3, our campsite for the evening before tackling Mt. Tallac the following morning. Before the thunderstorm came in, I had the chance to relax and explore this popular lake.
Day 3 Campsite Gilmore Lake
Day 3 and we arrived at Gilmore Lake. It took a bit before we found a suitable location to pitch camp. But the views of the lake were stunning.
Susie Lake
We hit Susie Lake about mid-morning, about 6 1/2 miles from Tamarack Lake. This stretch of the hike was not lacking in spectacular views!
A Rocky Trail
We left Heather Lake and followed along the rocky trail to the outlet.
Heather Lake and the Crystal Range
Heather Lake with the iconic island in the middle and the Crystal Range in the background. That’s Pyramid Peak on the left and Mt. Agassiz on the right.
Heather Lake
We left Lake Aloha and continued on the Tahoe Rim Trail to our next destination. We cut through a pass and we were greeted with another mountain lake. This is Heather Lake.
Clear Water
The water in Lake Aloha is so clear. We were only passing through so we didn’t get a chance to see how deep it was.
Lake Aloha II
Lake Aloha is over 2 miles long and at every turn, there was another great view of the lake and its surroundings.
Lake Aloha
In the Tahoe Basin, I think that Lake Aloha is one of my favorites. It’s high in elevation (so fewer crowds) and has an assortment of islands within it. The water is an incredible shade of blue. Can’t wait to go back and spend more time exploring the area.
One Tree Above Them All
I thought this tree was pretty interesting. Affixed to the granite, it stood above all the other trees in this section.
Snapshots by Kats 