Kalmia (Desolation) TR
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:37 pm
I met up with fellow HST member Jay on Tuesday and we carpooled up to Eagle Falls to check out little Kalmia Lake perched high above the Cascade Creek drainage.
A view of the ridge just before we departed the Velma Lakes trail.
Traversing the ridge.
Most of the snow had already burned off, but the patches that were left were a bit slippery.
Finally arriving at the lake.
The water was calm and crystal clear, and nary a fish could be found. We did end up seeing a few, but they might have been the only fish left in the lake.
Kalmia sits at the lip of a gorgeous little basin.
Beginning the descent back down.
I have no idea what kind of flower this is, but I thought it contrasted nicely with the blue of Tahoe in the background.
Overall it was a fun hike and I'm glad I got to visit this little lake. Hope you enjoyed the pictures!
Matt
A view of the ridge just before we departed the Velma Lakes trail.
Traversing the ridge.
Most of the snow had already burned off, but the patches that were left were a bit slippery.
Finally arriving at the lake.
The water was calm and crystal clear, and nary a fish could be found. We did end up seeing a few, but they might have been the only fish left in the lake.
Kalmia sits at the lip of a gorgeous little basin.
Beginning the descent back down.
I have no idea what kind of flower this is, but I thought it contrasted nicely with the blue of Tahoe in the background.
Overall it was a fun hike and I'm glad I got to visit this little lake. Hope you enjoyed the pictures!
Matt