I did two hikes here in August. One was to Manzanita Lake and the other was to Kings Creek Falls. The Kings Creek hike provided quite a workout given the length of 3 miles and a substantial elevation gain, and while the Manzanita hike was a stroll in the park by comparison, keep in mind that at an altitude of 7,000-8,000 feet you will get winded much quicker than at sea level.
I’ve never been to Lake Tahoe before so didn’t know what exactly to expect. It’s a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by mountains, many of which are skiable, way up in the Northern Sierra Nevada range of California.
This is my third trip to Yosemite, and I’m glad to see it hasn’t changed in any meaningful way. I stayed at the Yosemite Valley Lodge, which I wouldn’t recommend, but then, the alternative Awahnee is a bit high for my budget at $600/night, especially when I’ve already been staying in cabins or hotels for two months now.
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