Hikes off of Highway 50 (around South Lake Tahoe)

Another Time, Another Place

“I’m not running, I’m not hiding, I’m not reaching…I’m just resting in the arms of the great wide open, gonna pull my soul in, and I’m almost home”    Mary Chapin Carpenter (Almost Home)

There is no hiding in the desolation wilderness.  It is rocky, wild and different in many ways from some of the other areas of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.  The hike to Twin Lakes begins at the Trailhead at Wright’s Lake.  A wilderness permit is required when trekking anywhere in the Desolation Wilderness, and the tag to fill out and carry with you is located at the trailhead.   The first part of the hike is an easy stroll by Wright’s Lake and the beauty surrounding it.

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waterway leading to Wright’s Lake

Once you hit the junction to Twin Lakes, the hike turns into a moderate, but steady climb over open granite, which can be a little tough on a hot summer day.  However, the rewards at the top make the extra effort worth it.  To get to Lower Twin Lake is about a 2.5-3 mile trek.  I made my way over to the farthest of lakes, called Island Lake, as well, which added another mile or so.

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Lower Twin Lake
Lower Twin Lake

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Once at the top, it becomes clear, exactly what the Desolation Wilderness is…very rocky, with few trees, and a dappling of wildflowers.  It is vast and open and beautiful.  It is a reminder of the timelessness of all there is.  When I first reached the top, I came across a lovely pond just before the first lake.  There are several lakes to explore, including Twin Lakes,  Boomarang Lake (named because of its’ shape), and Island Lake.  Each of these places offered a space to take in the fresh air and enchantment of the area.

The Pond
The Pond

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Boomarang Lake

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I ventured over to the farthest lake, Island Lake, and took some time for lunch and a pleasant respite.  It is here that I sat with my thoughts and let the cool breezes fill me up.   It occurred to me that when I am in the wild country, I feel as if I am home, like a place I never left.  It’s hard to explain.  But it always keeps me coming back, for it is the place that I truly belong…

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Island Lake

 

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