Mono Lake-South Tufa Trail - 2 members in 8 triplogs have rated this an average 3.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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| no partners | | After hiking up to Glass Mountain, we decided to make a drive to Mono Basin and to Mono Lake.
I had heard of Mono Lake but did not know anything about it. It was really interesting to learn about the geology and ecology of the area.
There is pop culture here also: The Clint Eastwood Movie "High Plains Drifter" was filmed on the shores of Mono Lake.
This place is well worth the stop if you are ever in the area. |
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| Civilization is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there |
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| partners | | after mt. dana, denny and i had plenty of time to check out the tufas at mono lake
interesting formations and well worth a visit
drove down to mammoth lakes for motel six lodging and dinner at morrisons
a little out of the way, but relatively reasonable prices for the area |
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| partners | | | It was cool to come down and see how big this lake was from up close. Interesting story of the lake and area. |
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| Tortoise Hiking. Stop and smell the Petrichor. |
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| no partners | | Arrived at the South Tufa site around mid afternoon and had the site to myself. Hiked out to look at the Tufa and plan my photos for the sunset. After checking out the site I drove around Mono Lake and did some more site seeing. Returned to South Tufa around 3pm and waited a short while for the sun to set a little more before heading out. Just as I was getting ready to hit the trail, three other vehicles arrived to also photograph the sunset.
I felt a little silly using my digital camera while the other photographers were using what looked like extremely expensive film cameras. I spoke to one of the men, he was visiting the southwest and said he was from Sweden or Switzerland (I cant remember).
It was extremely cold along the shore with a very strong wind. Just as I was loosing hope of having a colorful sunset and beginning to pack up- the sky lit up with a beautiful orange/purple. |
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| no partners | | | Visited South Tufa area on the way to Yosemite. All the shoreline is covered with flies that take off just before you step on them. |
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| partners | | | Backlogged Trip Report. Hiked this during my Summer 2011 road trip. Beautiful area to explore! |
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average hiking speed 1.68 mph
WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.
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