Ted's Hiking World Frog Lake Overlook
Warren Lake Trail
Tahoe National Forest

July 11, 2024

Well, the temperature was in the high 80's at trail's end, but we showed that it can be done even when it's 113° at home.  Unfortunately, it was 92° inside the house when I got back, and A/C repairs weren't completed until 9 p.m.

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The fence prevents camping near the always-open facility

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Into 'Mule Ears Meadow'

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After much steep climbing:

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A new view of Castle Peak

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Frog Lake is 1,050 feet below

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The cabins are owned and well-maintained by the Truckee Donner Land Trust

The long-time property owners declined to sell for many years, until they found a buyer that they felt could be trusted to handle their legacy properly.  Now the facility is available for rent, and is used primarily by cross-country skiers.

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Tinker Knob and Anderson Peak to the south are on the PCT

They also are doable as a day-hike.  We'll go when there is no forest fire nearby.

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Other visitors on Frog Lake Cliff

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Remembering the distant traverse from Castle Peak to Basin Peak in 2020

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Slendertube Skyrocket *
Sierra Penstemon

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Starting back

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Atop the saddle

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A look back at the cliff top

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Sulfur Flower Buckwheat

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Steep going

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Crimson Columbine  &  Sticky Cinquefoil *
Wandering Daisy

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Goutweed *
Woolly Mule's Ears

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Skyrockets

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Bigleaf Lupine *
Alpine Lily

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Arrowleaf Ragwort *
Waxy Checkerbloom

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Mertens' Rush *
Coyote Mint

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Donner Peak, Mount Judah, and Granite Chief behind them

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Back in Mule Ears Meadow

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The exquisite Purdy's Penstemon always merit extra credit

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Summit Lake Junction and PCT access

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Back at the pot farm

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Acute Indian Paintbrush *
Giant Red Indian Paintbrush

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Corn Lily

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Mountain Pride *
Mariposa Lily

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Meadow Sweet

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Behind the rest area

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Here's a shot from Basin Peak to the north, showing our cliff-top at left-center in the photo:

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And a winter-time view:

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