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Sierra Nevadas
The Sierra Nevada Range extends from about Ridgecrest to north of Lake Tahoe. That's a lot of territory! Pictures on this page were taken at the following locations:
  1. Kersarge Pass Trail - trailhead: Onion Valley
  2. Palisade Glacier Trail - trailhead: Glacier Lodge
  3. Bishop Pass Trail - trailhead: South Lake
  4. Cottonwood/Trail Pass - trailhead: Horseshoe Meadows
  5. Morgan Pass - trailhead: Mosquito Flat
  6. Saddlebag Lake Loop - trailhead: Saddlebag Lake
  7. Jenkinson Lake - trailhead: Jenkinson Lake
  1. Mineral King - trailhead: White Chief Canyon
  2. Freeman Grove Trail
  3. Tuttle Creek Ashram
  4. Jordan Hot Springs
  5. Cottonwood Lakes Basin
  6. Barney Lake
  7. Piute Pass
  8. Hungry Packer Lake
Also click here for pictures of the Lone Pine area.
Hungry Packer Lake (September 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Scenic Views - Video summary of hike up to Hungry Packer Lake.
  2. Lake Sabrina - Western end of the lake.
  3. Blue Lake - About three miles into the hike.
  4. Squirrel - Small rodent with pine cone.
  5. Pink Alumroot - Member of the genus Heuchera of the Saxifrage Family.
  6. Hungry Packer Lake - A little over six miles into hike and about 11,100 feet in elevation.
  7. Buckwheat - Pink puffs atop curvy flower stalks.
  8. Waterfall - Water tumbling down walls of granite.
  9. Alpine Columbine #1 - Aquilegia pubescens of the Buttercup Family.
  10. Alpine Columbine #2 - Colony of plants found on trail below Blue Lake.
  11. Alpine Columbine #3 - The Buttercup Family is also known as the Ranunculaceae.
Piute Pass (September 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Monkshood - Aconitum columbaianum of the Buttercup Family.
  2. Bigelow's Sneezeweed - Helenium bigelovii of the Sunflower Family.
  3. Snowy Peak - View of peak to the southwest along trail.
  4. Summit Lake - Small lake just beyond Piute Pass.
  5. Sierra Gentian - Gentianopsis holopetala of the Gentian Family.
  6. Erigeron - Member of the genus Erigeron, probably either Cutleaf Daisy of some kind of Fleabane.
  7. Hikers - A couple hikers disappearing over ridge beyond Summit Lake.
  8. Elephant's Head - Pedicularis attollens of the Snapdragon Family at Summit Lake.
  9. Piute View - Looking back down the canyon from the pass.
  10. Mountain Pride - Penstemon newberryi of the Snapdragon Family.
  11. Granite Stairs - One of a few portions of trail that look like stone stairs.
  12. Shooting Star - Lots of this from Loch Levon to the pass.
  13. Piute Lake - Looking down on lake from along the trail.
  14. Snow-Survey Shelter #1 - Small cabin near outlet of Piute Lake.
  15. Snow-Survey Shelter #2 - Looking up at Piute Pass from behind the cabin.
  16. Ledge Stonecrop - Rhodiola integrifolia (formerly Sedum rosea) of the Stonecrop Family.
  17. Alpine Columbine - Aquilegia pubescens of the Buttercup Family.
  18. Bridges Penstemon - Penstemon rostriflorus of the Snapdragon Family.
  19. Tiger Lily - Lilium kelleyanum of the Lily Family.
  20. Stream Crossing - Log, flattened on top, across steam.
Barney Lake (September 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Aspen Etchings - Initials and dates scratched into bark of aspen tree.
  2. Columbine - Close look at columbine flower.
  3. Sierra Lily #1 - Lilium kelleyanum of the Lily Family.
  4. Twinberry #1 - Lonicera involucrata of the Caprifoliaceae.
  5. Twinberry #2 - Also known as Twinberry Honeysuckle.
  6. Sierra Lily #2 - There were a couple of groups of these above Barney Lake.
  7. Lewis Monkeyflower - Pink and yellow flower and member of the Figwort Family.
  8. Daisy #1 - A member of the genus Erigeron of the Asteraceae.
  9. Daisy #2 - The Asteraceae is also known as the Sunflower Family.
  10. Waterfall - Water tumbling down over some boulders along trail.
  11. Meadow Area - Meadow area above and around the bend from Barney Lake.
  12. Brickellia - Brickellbush of the Sunflower Family.
  13. Sierra Bog Orchid - Tiny flowers growing on a stalk in a damp area by trail.
  14. Ranger's Buttons - Sphenosciadium capitellum of the Carrot Family.
  15. Barney Lake - Looking down on Barney Lake.
  16. Red Berries - Interesting shape of leaflets.
  17. Mountain Ash - A species of Sorbus of the Rose Family.
  18. Mountain Maple - The leaves of Acer glabrum.
  19. Scarlet Gilia - Ipomopsis aggregata of the Phlox Family.
  20. Utah Honeysuckle - Lonicera utahensis of the Honeysuckle Family.
  21. Black Hawthorn #1 - Crataegus douglasii of the Rose Family.
  22. Black Hawthorn #2 - Described as palatable, but hardly delicious.
  23. Black Hawthorn #3 - This plant is not listed as growing in the Sierras in any sources that I found.
  24. Grass-of-Parnassus - Parnassia californica of the Saxifrage Family.
  25. Buckwheat - Interesing species of buckwheat with bluish stems.
Cottonwood Lakes (August 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Alpine Sheep Sorrel - Genus Rumex of the Buckwheat Family.
  2. Penstemon #1 - Genus Penstemon of the Snapdragon Family.
  3. Penstemon #2 - The Snapdragon Family is also known as the Figwort Family.
  4. Larkspur #1 - Genus Delphinium of the Buttercup Family.
  5. Larkspur #2 - Group of dark bluish-purple flowers.
  6. Larkspur #3 - Nice look at the nectar spurs of this complex flower.
  7. Wild Onion - Genus Alium of the Lily Family.
  8. Creek Crossing - Single log bridge across creek.
  9. Mt Langley #1 - Looking north at 14,025 foot peak.
  10. Metal Shack - This structure is located near one of the lakes.
  11. Ducks - A couple ducks on a rock in the middle of a lake.
  12. Marshy Area - Water, grass, trees, and tons of granite.
  13. Shooting Star #1 - Close look at interesting flower.
  14. Shooting Star #2 - Another look at Dodecatheon rodolens.
  15. Old Army Pass - New Army Pass is a mile or so to the south.
  16. Davidson's Penstemon #1 - Penstemon davidsonii of the Snapdragon Family.
  17. Davidson's Penstemon #2 - Plant growing by sixth lake at 11,200 feet.
  18. Shooting Star #3 - This plant is growing at an altitude of 11,200 feet.
  19. Shooting Star #4 - Shooting star is a member of the Primrose Family.
  20. Lake Number Five - Sign located between the topmost two lakes.
  21. Lake Number Four - Looking down on the longest of the lakes.
  22. Buckwheat - Genus Eriogonum of the Buckwheat Family.
  23. Meadow Area - Peaceful high altitude grassy area.
  24. Cirque Peak - Picturesque peak to the south.
  25. Mt Langley #2 - Another view of massive peak to the north.
Jordan Hot Springs (July 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Shack #1 - No doors or windows on this fixer-upper!
  2. Shack #2 - Back of the shack even worse than the front!
  3. Cabins and Shacks - Assortment of structures at Jordan Hot Springs.
  4. Outhouse - Located just behind the group of cabins.
  5. Two-Seater - A great way to spend quality time with someone special!
  6. Small Cabin - Smaller cabin next to the main cabin.
  7. Yerba Mansa #1 - There were lots of these at Jordan Hot Springs.
  8. Yerba Mansa #2 - Close look at showy flower of member of Lizard's-Tail Family (Saururaceae).
  9. Yerba Mansa #3 - Interesting red spots on Anemopsis californica.
  10. Yerba Mansa #4 - Could red spots be caused by minerals in the water from the hot springs?
  11. Hot Spring Bench - Hot water flowing into small pool.
  12. Hot Spring Pools - Notice tube to transfer water to larger pool.
  13. Bridge and Pool - Bridge over creek and second hot spring above creek.
  14. Green Meadow - Large grassy area between cabins and hot springs.
  15. Another Bridge - Bridge over creek near the hot springs.
  16. Lone Cabin - This cabin is located by the main trail and across the meadow from the group of cabins.
  17. Beardtongue - Attractive member of the Figwort Family (Scrophulariaceae).
  18. Ninemile Creek #1 - View of creek at crossing about a half mile above Jordan Hot Springs.
  19. Fireweed - Showly flowers of Epilobium angustifolium of the Evening Primrose Family.
  20. Thimbleberry #1 - Rubus parviflorus of the Rose Family (Rosaceae).
  21. Thimbleberry #2 - Eventually red berries form on these plants.
  22. Geranium - Geranium californicum of the Geranium Family (Geraniaceae).
  23. Mountain Collomia - Collomia grandiflora of the Phlox Family (Polemoniaceae).
  24. Scarlet Gilia - Ipomopsis aggregata of the Phlox Family (Polemoniaceae).
  25. Sierra Bog Orchid #1 - Platanthera dilatata of the Orchid Family (Orchidaceae).
  26. Sierra Bog Orchid #2 - A closer look at the flowers of this plant.
  27. Bluebells - This member of the Boraginaceae is also known as Mertensia or Lungwort.
  28. Columbine - Aquilegia formosa of the Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae).
  29. False Lily of the Valley - Maianthemum stellatum of the Lily Family (Liliaceae).
  30. Ninemile Creek #2 - The trail runs along the side of the creek a good part of the way down to the hot springs.
  31. Dirty Socks - Bistorta bistortoides (formerly Polygonum bistortoides) of the Buckwheat Family (Polygonaceae).
  32. Shooting Star - Interesting member of the Primrose Family (Primulaceae).
  33. Trail Sign Bird - Small bird resting on trail sign Casa Vieja Meadows.
  34. Yellow Evening Primrose - Member of the genus Oenothera of the Evening Primrose Family (Onagraceae).
  35. Casa Vieja Meadows #1 - Looking along barbed wire fence towards forestry cabin.
  36. Forestry Cabin #1 - Very nice cabin used by Forest Service and not available to public.
  37. Forestry Cabin #2 - Another view of this nicely maintained cabin.
  38. Storage Shack - Located below forestry cabin on edge of Casa Vieja Meadows.
  39. Old Cabin - This deteriorating cabin is located on the opposite side of Casa Vieja Meadows opposite the forestry cabin.
  40. Monkeyflower - A species of Mimulus of the Figwort Family ( Scrophulariaceae).
Freeman Grove Trail (June 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Snow Plant #1 - Close look at a single flower on this unusual plant.
  2. Calochortus - Member of the Lily Family.
  3. Collomia #1 - Tiny flowers on a tiny plant.
  4. Collomia #2 - Tiny member of the Polemoniaceae.
  5. Collomia #3 - The Polemoniaceae is the fancy name for the Phlox Family.
  6. Monkeyflower - Member of the Mimulus genus.
  7. Arnica #1 - Showy flowerhead of member of Sunflower Family.
  8. Arnica #2 - Notice the heart-shaped leaves.
  9. Redwoods - Trail through mixed forest including redwoods.
  10. Ceanothus - Bush belonging to the Rhamnaceae or Buckthorn Family.
  11. Snow Plant #2 - A pair of snow plants by the trail.
  12. Sierra Currant - Ribes nevadense of the Grossulariaceae.
  13. White Ribes #1 - Flowers of member of the Gooseberry Family.
  14. White Ribes #2 - The fancy name for this family is Grossulariaceae.
  15. Yellow Violet - Seems like a contradictory name to me!
  16. Lousewort - Pedicularis semibarbata of the Scrophulariaceae.
  17. Bridge #1 - A bridge crossing small stream.
  18. Ballhead Phacelia #1 - Cluster of flowers forming a ball.
  19. Ballhead Phacelia #2 - This plant is a member of the Waterleaf Family.
  20. Ballhead Phacelia #3 - The fancy name for this family is Hydrophyllaceae.
  21. Bridge #2 - Another bridge near the top end of the trail.
  22. Corn Lilies - Veratrum californicum of the Liliaceae.
  23. Steerhead - Small plant growing at 7000 feet.
  24. Ballhead Phacelia #4 - Another look at this unusual inflorescence.
  25. Brewer's Miterwort #1 - Also known as Mitella breweri.
  26. Brewer's Miterwort #2 - Member of the Saxifragaceae.
  27. Red Ribes #1 - Another member of the Ribes genus.
  28. Red Ribes #2 - Also a member of the Gooseberry Family.
  29. Red Ribes #3 - Members of the Ribes genus are commonly called gooseberries and currants.
  30. George Bush Tree - Plaque at lower end of trail (5600').
Mineral King (June 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Rubber Boa - Snake a little ways up trail to White Chief Canyon.
  2. Steershead #1 - Interesting little flower in the Poppy Family.
  3. Steershead #2 - View from the back of Dicentra uniflora.
  4. Snowy Peaks - Looking up the valley at snow-covered peaks.
  5. Deer - This deer didn't seemed bothered by the presence of humans.
  6. Blue-Eyed Mary - Small member of the Snapdragon Family.
  7. Steershead #3 - Another look at unusual flower formerly in Fumariaceae.
  8. Bluebells - Mertensia or Lungwort of the Boraginaceae.
  9. Bridge - Lots of runoff from melting snow!
  10. Linanthus - Probably a member of the Linanthus genus, but a member of the Phlox Family for sure!
  11. More Snowy Peaks - Lots of snow resulting in overflowing streams.
  12. Stickseed #1 - A species of Hackelia of the Boraginaceae.
  13. Stickseed #2 - Probably H. nervosa, but H. velutina is a good candidate also.
  14. Outhouse - A couple buildings near trailhead.
  15. Marmot - Lots of marmots at Mineral King!
  16. Another Snowy Peak - Snow made hiking difficult after only a couple miles from trailhead.
  17. Snow Plant - Sarcodes sanguinea of the Ericaceae (Heath Family).
  18. Southern Bush Monkeyflower - Lots of Mimulus longiflorus along side of road up to Mineral King.
  19. California Flannelbush - Also plenty of Fremontodendron californicum growing next to road.
  20. Kawaeh River Bridge - Old bridge along narrow road leading to Mineral King.
  21. Under Bridge - Looking down on stream below bridge.
  22. Clarkia - Unusual member of the Onagraceae.
  23. Spicebush - Calycanthus occidentalis growing near Kawaeh River Bridge.
  24. Chinese Houses #1 - Collinsia heterophylla of the Snapdragon Family.
  25. Chinese Houses #2 - Incidentally, Blue-Eyed Mary is also a member of the Collinsia genus.
Jenkinson Lake (April 2011)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Whitlow Grass - Tiny flower also called Draba verna.
  2. Mountain Misery - Looks like a fern, but it's not!
  3. Bridge #1 - One of several bridges along the trail around the lake.
  4. Small Plant #1 - Interesting foliage. (Probably Dicentra)
  5. Rattlesnake Plantain - Interesting leaf patterns of Goodyera oblongifolia.
  6. Madrone - This is the only specimen of Arbutus menziesii encountered.
  7. Horse and Hikers - Different trails for different uses.
  8. Small Plant #2 - Interesting colors.
  9. Bridge #2 - Patch of snow in shade near bridge.
  10. Small Plant #3 - Lots of interesting plants along the trail around the lake.
  11. Outhouse #26 - Rustic outhouse by the lake. So you can crap in peace!
  12. Geese #1 - Geese loitering around on grass by shore of lake.
  13. Geese #2 - Geese in water looking back from opposite shore in cove area.
  14. Small Plant #4 - Another interesting plant.
  15. Manzanita - Bell-shaped flowers on manzanita bush.
Saddlebag Lake (September 2010)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Rustic Cabin - Cabin at the west end of lake.
  2. Boat #1 - Boat heading towards east end of lake.
  3. Boat #2 - Boat near shore of west end of lake.
  4. Saddlebag View - Looking east from west end of lake.
  5. Pond - No name in guide books for this small lake.
  6. Odell Lake - Small island in middle of lake.
  7. Shamrock #1 - Looking down on Shamrock Lake from the north.
  8. Shamrock #2 - Another view of Shamrock Lake.
  9. Cascade Lake - Small lakes on shelf above Steelhead Lake.
  10. Steelhead Lake - Lake just below Hess Mine.
Morgan Pass (September 2010)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Chickenfoot Lake - Looking down the canyon from three miles up trail.
  2. Mono Pass - Looking towards Mono Pass from Chickenfoot Lake.
  3. Morgan Pass #1 - Looking up towards Morgan Pass from meadow near Chickenfoot Lake.
  4. Morgan Pass #2 - Looking up at Morgan Pass from about a half mile below it.
  5. Nice Wide Trail - View along the trail.
  6. Vehicular Remains - Apparently at one time there was a road all the way to the pass.
  7. Other Side - Looking down canyon south of Morgan Pass.
  8. Lake Thru Trees - Looking down trail towards lake.
  9. Morgan Pass #3 - Looking up the canyon from Chickenfoot Lake.
  10. Tall Peaks - Prominent peaks above canyon.
Horseshoe Meadows (August 2009)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Trail Pass - Sign at top of Trail Pass.
  2. Tree Trunk - Pine tree trunk with curves!
  3. View North - View towards Cottonwood Lakes area.
  4. Cottonwood Pass - Meadow west of Cottonwood Pass.
  5. Pine Bough - Close up of forming cones.
Sierra Nevadas (BEFORE 2008)    Quick view of trip pics
  1. Flower: Browneye - Neat flowers growing by trail.
  2. Lon Chaney's Cabin #1 - Historic cabin by Palisade Glacier Trail.
  3. Lon Chaney's Cabin #2 - Stone chimney and steps to porch.
  4. Second Lake - Clouds and peak above Palisade Glacier Trail.
  5. Falls - View along Palisade Glacier Trail.
  6. Flower: Fireweed - Flower at Onion Valley.
  7. Independence - View from road to Onion Valley.
  8. Birds on Stump - Birds near Mattlock Lake.
  9. Shrubs by Lake - Shurbs by Mattlock Lake.
  10. Flower: Blazing Star - Flowers growing near Mattlock Lake.
  11. Interesting Flower - Close look at greenish-colored flower.
  12. Flower: Lupine - Flower growing next to trail.
  13. Marmot - Rodent next to large boulder.
  14. Mattlock Lake - Peaks towering above lake.
  15. Flower: Onion - Vegetation near Mattlock Lake.
  16. Vegetation By Trail - Flowers, shrubs, and trees along trail.
  17. Lake Near Bishop Pass - Looking toward Bishop Pass.
  18. Bishop Pass - Info sign at top of pass.
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