Saddlebag Lake

When: 2016-07-16 to 2016-07-17

With an early start, we drove to Inyo National Forest to backpack around the Saddlebag Lake area.

Day 1: Saddlebag Lake to Steelhead Lake

View from the passenger seat as we prepare to enter Yosemite National Park.

Walking the trail after passing by Saddlebag Lake.

Francisco Rios looking out at Conness Lakes.

Hai looking out at Conness Lakes.

Hai, Francisco, and Luis relaxing at Conness Lakes.

Group lunch once we returned to our packs.

Descending from the ridge to Steelhead Lake.

Borah Gear Snowyside bivy with Lighter1 bear canister.

Luis fishing, after setting up camp.

Timelapse overnight at Steelhead Lake.

Frame taken from the timelapse that was captured overnight.

Francisco Rios approaching the lake to get to the trail.

View on the way out to the trailhead.

Hoover Wilderness sign, seen on the way out.

On the edge of Saddlebag Lake, wildflowers grow.

Hai crossing one of many rock bridges.

Entering Yosemite National Park on the way out of Inyo National Forest.

For the mileage, the views are great.