“Beyond Fabulous” throughout Mono County – Go Now!
US 395, Between Bridgeport and Walker (10/18/11) © 2011 Alicia Vennos
Mono County color spotter Alicia Vennos reports that all areas of Mono County are at peak right now and “beyond fabulous”. She continues, “even with the help of photos it’s hard to describe. This season’s range, depth and layers of orange and red-rust tones are outstanding… and by all accounts, this is one of the most picture-perfect autumns in recent memory. Places like Conway Summit really have to be seen with your own eyes! Lundy Canyon and June Lake Loop are magnificent and at their height of color.”
Conway Summit (10/18/11) © 2011 Alicia Vennos
75-100% – Conway Summit – Peaking with deep colors of orange and red.
June Lake Loop, Hwy 158 (10/18/11) © 2011 Alicia Vennos
50-75% – June Lake Loop – Nearing peak, with some areas at peak. Go now, as the color will last only another week at this intensity. Hwy 158 between Grant and Silver Lakes is at peak and glorious.
West Walker River (10/18/11) © 2011 Alicia Vennos
50-75% – West Walker River – Between Bridgeport and Walker along US 395, the aspen and cottonwood are peak with mostly yellow and some orange.
This report is very helpful! Thanks you so much.
I would like to know how far from Lundy lake to Lundy fall?
Thanks again,
Wendy
Alicia Vennos reports: From Lundy Lake, you drive a one-lane dirt road for about 1.4 miles to the trailhead – you will see lots of photographers at the first beaver pond! From the trailhead to the Lower Lundy Falls (most popular viewpoint) is .5 miles uphill. After that, it levels out for about a ¼-mile to the Beaver Pond, another popular destination especially if you’re hiking with younger kids. From the Beaver Pond to the second set of beautiful falls, it’s about another mile of fairly steady uphill, through a couple of wonderful aspen groves, across a stream, past an old mining cabin. The final giant falls coming down from Twenty Lakes Basin is approximately another ¾ miles, again a steady climb. The whole trail is 6 miles, round-trip, and worth every step!