Big Virginia Lakes — Attraction in Mammoth Lakes

Hiked back to the Lake once they opened the road in early June. I had the trail and the Lake to myself. All the Lakes were still covered in snow and you couldn't even find the trailhead under all the snow. So I just hung my hammock and had my peanut butter jelly sando with the ravens! Beware, as the weather can change on a dime up here. Respect for that , so I had to scramble back out. Made it out just before the thunderstorm! Gorgeous Lake and area back by the Virginia Lakes Resort! So...

An experience my kids and friends will never forget. The beauty is un-matched anywhere else. Mother Nature has out done itself for sure. Spent all day fishing and taking up the beauty. A place that time, history and modern society has left to its self. I will never...

Unfortunately all the autumn foliage was gone when I got here but the lake was nice. Note the altitude is very high so you will get hit with altitude sickness if you come here from the SF Bay Area for a day trip! It is...