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Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
The beginning on the trail is usually packed snow and easy to hike on even without snowshoes (unless you're heading out shortly after snowfall).
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
The trail junction; Obsidian Dome is to the left.
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
Obsidian Dome from the trail below, about half-mile from the turn onto the trail that leads up the dome.
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
The top of the trail that leads to the top of Obsidian Dome
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
The Sierras (southward view) from Obsidian Dome
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
White Wind Mountain from Obsidian Dome
Pavlína Marek
Photo Date:
03/31/2020
Pines along the trail, just below Obsidian Dome