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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
The trailhead to the Saddlebag Lake Loop is at the Saddlebag Lake Resort.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
The trail follows gradually rolling landscape above the lake's edge.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
Views of the 20 Lakes Basin area accessible from Saddlebag Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
On the edge of Saddlebag Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
A couple streams flow into the lake, allowing wild flowers to grow in an otherwise rocky area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
Heading north along the banks of Saddlebag Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
The area's peaks form a dramatic environment along the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
Near its northern side, the Saddlebag Lake Loop trail enters a pine-lined forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
On the northern bank of Saddlebag Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
Nearby Greenstone Lake is easily accessible from the loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
Lee Vining Creek flowing between Greenstone Lake and Saddlebag Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
The trail as it wraps around the north side of the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/26/2020
The trail crosses a dam before returning to the trailhead and parking area.