🇺🇸 California Highway 395 Hike｜Autumn at Big Pine Lake 🍂🏔️

Followed tips from AllTrails and took the North Fork + Upper Trail route Round trip to Second Lake took about 5.5 hours moving time, nearly 6.5 hours total 🌄 Right at the start, we were greeted by the sunlit golden mountains—absolutely breathtaking! ✨ Along the way, we passed waterfalls, streams, and enjoyed the beautiful autumn foliage 🍁 The hike was joyful despite the cloudy weather and a brief drizzle 🌧️ When we reached the lake, we had the whole place to ourselves—the view was all ours! The glacial lake under overcast skies, tall rugged peaks, light rain, and a gentle breeze felt incredibly healing and peaceful 💙🥾 #California #Hiking #GlacialLake #Highway395 #NatureTherapy #FallHiking #ExploreTheOutdoors #SierraNevada #MountainVibes