May 4-6 - boondocking at June Lake

Time to start the trek home. Drove down the CA-395, which winds down the eastern  side of the Sierras. The mountains were in the distance and we were getting excited to visit them. 

When we stopped in Carson City for gas, I saw this eagle statue. Looked so real. 

Since we’ve driven this route going north, we knew we wanted to stop at June Lake. But when we were coming out to CA in March, the campground wasn’t open. Here’s a pic of when Carl was here in March. 

In May, the campground was open with just some snow high in the mountains. So this is our view for 2 days before we head to Joshua Tree to visit Kya and Caleb. 

Lenny liked the beach. Had to wrestle a few rocks. 

In the early morning, we hiked the Reverse Peak Trail that overlooked June Lake. For the first mile, we went up and up, over some stones but then it leveled off at the top. We crossed a meadow and through some pines. Bill wore his backpack to practice for the real thing in July. Nice 4.5 mile hike. 

A few wildflowers. 

Along the hike we saw Manzanita starting to bloom. 

Our view for most of the hike. On the way back, Lenny and Banjo both kept looking for shade. They were ready to get back to the car.

Sun is setting. Nights cool down. Perfect for sleeping. 

Beautiful sunset to end a great time at June Lake.