East Side Apocalypse Survivors

Weather and time-weary, these survivors of the smoky apocalypse that has finally lifted from the Eastern Sierra still carry golden and russett leaves that vary between Near Peak and Past Peak.

Clayton Peoples reports from Twin Lakes near Bridgeport that fall color varies from Near Peak to Past Peak, with patches of green.

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He continues that Lower Lundy Canyon remains “lovely, though as one proceeds further up the trail, it is Past Peak. Specifically, areas below Lundy Lake (e.g. the campground) remain at Peak.”

Clayton reported a mix of Peak and Past Peak beyond the first beaver pond, with Past Peak from the second beaver pond up the trail. Ever the fall color optimist, he described Lundy as “still worth a trip.”

We’d say, however, that Clayton’s enthusiasm will only be shared until Halloween night, as whatever leaves remain are sure to drop soon thereafter like a pumpkin off the shoulders of the Headless Horseman.

Along the June Lake Loop, there’s both joy and disappointment. Joy has settled in as skies have cleared and the air quality is perfect. There’s also a bit of joy to be seen along the Loop, with a mixture of green and gold, but disappointing are many brown and stripped trees. The northern portion of the “Loop” tends to be better’n the southern portion.

While you will find bright Peak aspen lighting points along the Loop, Past Peak always hovers nearby like the decaying victims of the zombie apocalypse. So, we advise this is the last week to enjoy fall color in June Lake. The horror.

• Twin Lakes, Bridgeport (7,000′) – Near Peak to Peak (50-100%) GO NOW!
• Conway Summit, US 395 (8,143′) – Past Peak, You Missed It.
• Lundy Canyon (7,858′) – Peak to Past Peak, GO NOW, You Almost Missed It.
• June Lake Loop (7,654′) – Peak to Past Peak, GO NOW, You Almost Missed It.