Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The trail quickly drops down to meet with Lee Vining Creek, and continues beside the creek as it flows toward Mono Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The trail rises and falls with the landscape, alternating between riparian and desert scrub.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
As the trail heads south, it reaches views of Mono Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
A bench offering a quiet view of Mono Lake and the surrounding lunar landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
A sign marks the end of the trail, at the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Visitor Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
Those looking to access the trail from the back of the Visitor Center building have two paths - the left on the concrete path is the Mono Lake Trail, while the right opening in the wall leads to the dirt path of the Lee Vining Creek Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The trail ending at the Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve Visitor Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
Several interpretive signs are placed along the path describing the natural history of the stream and landscape.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
11/13/2020
The trail begins at an unassuming location next to the roadside immediately south of Lake View Lodge on Highway 395, marked only by a metal interpretive sign.