July 6, Lola Montez Lakes
Ten of us for this one, though three decided to return from the lower lake. The rest of us took the annual adventure to the upper lake. I'm getting better at finding the cutoff up to it. There is a recognizable trail in the midst of the brush but it's the radically bent-over tree that really marks the spot. I like these lakes for swimming. The overall hike to the lower lake isn't that great, as much of it is on road, but the destination is nice. I've never looked for the official elevation, but the more I think about it, the more I believe the upper lake is about a thousand feet above the lower one. It's quite a sight looking down, even though the highway can be seen in the distance.