John Muir Trail Revisited (4) 11-Sep-2022

Clarice Lake off the John Muir Trail, California

Day 4: Layover Near Clarice Lake

We had built one layover day into our plan – always a good idea when dealing with powers beyond your control. So, after being drenched by rain and beaten by hail yesterday, we decided to cash in our layover day today. Which was good, because today was warm, sunny 😎, and dry – almost all day. 😃

We lounged around camp, did a short hike to see Clarice and Laura Lakes, took a lot of photos, read a bit, and – most importantly – dried everything. And we were far enough off the John Muir Trail (JMT) that we didn’t see anyone else for the whole day. We had a truly excellent day in the High Sierra. 😁

Ritter Range, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — The Ritter Range at dawn

Mount Ritter and Banner Peak at dawn, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Mount Ritter (L) and Banner Peak (R) at dawn

Clyde Minaret, California — Clyde Minaret at dawn

Clyde Minaret, California — Close-up of Clyde Minaret at dawn

Volcanic Ridge from above Clarice Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Volcanic Ridge from above Clarice Lake

Volcanic Ridge above a rainwater pool, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Volcanic Ridge above a rainwater pool

Early morning at Clarice Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Early morning at Clarice Lake

Clouds over Clarice Lake, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Clouds over Clarice Lake

Rock in the waters I

Rock in the waters II

Reflection of a pine tree in Clarice Lake

Overlooking Laura Lake and the valley of the Middle Fork San Joaquin River

Laura Lake with San Joaquin Mountain and Two Teats in the distance, High Sierra, California — Laura Lake with San Joaquin Mountain and Two Teats in the distance

Rock in a root

Root on a rock

Lichen on a rock

Cans from campers past

Needles on the waters

Advection fog over the waters

Fog of Clarice Lake at close of day, Ansel Adams Wilderness, California — Fog descends on Clarice Lake at close of day

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