The trail starts to climb from Castle Lake.
Hug the left side of the first meadow on the way to Little Castle Lake.
Little Castle Lake.
Unamed Peak that lies South of Castle Lake. The first leg of the trail will level out onto the peak's saddle before descending left to Little Castle or rising to Heart Lake.
Trail with the second meadow on the left side.
Views en route to Little Castle Lake.
Rising to the saddle.
When you've reached the top of the saddle, keep the unnamed peak on your left.
Shaded portion of the trail before the second meadow.
Shasta viewed from the second meadow.
Take a right at the trail fork after the second meadow.
A backcountry campsite en route to Little Castle Lake.
A second campsite lies just past the first campsite in a little clearing next to the waterfront.
Water is a stone's throw away from the first site.
Little Castle Lake from a backcountry campsite.
Little Castle Lake.
Leaving Little Castle Lake