The Sierra Nevadas have some beautiful terrain: tree-covered and rolling off into the distance, sparsely populated with hidden valleys and open vistas. Throughout the mountain range are many lakes, and we hiked to several of them.

Frog Lake In The Mokelumne Wilderness Accessed From Carson Pass

Frog Lake in the Mokelumne Wilderness, accessed from Carson Pass

Winnemucca Lake Near Carson Pass In Mokelumne Wilderness

Winnemucca Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness / Carson Pass Management Area

Shore Rocks Of Winnemucca Lake Near Carson Pass In Mokelumne Wilderness

Enjoying views from the shore of Lake Winnemucca

Tree And Sky On Shore Of Winnemucca Lake Near Carson Pass In Mokelumne Wilderness

Trees and sky above Lake Winnemucca

Reservoir Lake In Alpine County

Reservoir lake in Alpine County

Lake Alpine Near Bear Valley

Lake Alpine northeast of Bear Valley