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Peak at Thompson Lake

Aspen, Thompson Lake, Plumas County (10-10-19) Michael Beatley

The Shasta Cascade scores its first peak with this report from Michael Beatley.

He was there when the morning sunlight crests Sierra peaks and hits the far side of the lake, which faces east. Aspen pop, their golden reflections streaming across the still, dark water.

Michael recommends being there between 8 and 8:30 a.m., though it remains good until 10.

The lower road to Bucks Lake, Big Creek Rd, is in full bloom with ruby mountain ash, vermillion Pacific dogwood and yellow bigleaf maple at their best.

From Bucks Lake, take the road to the dam. Thompson Lake is just feet off the road.

Quincy has power, the area has beautiful weather, little to no wind and many beautiful fall locations.

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