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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Skies reflected in Big Soda Lake outside of Fallon, Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
The hike traces a dirt road the circles the perimeter of the lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
About half of the hike is a few dozen feet above the water, offering wide reflective vistas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Soda Lake, along with Little Soda Lake, is a crater from some of the most recent volcanic activity in Nevada.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Soda Lake Loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
The hike itself is along a sandy road, and isn't the most fun trek.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Views of the area over the lake make up for the somewhat boring hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Big Soda Lake hiking loop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
A nice spot to take a short break at along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/22/2023
Standing at the water's edge along the Soda Lake Loop.