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Lake is picturesque with good 4x4 trail. Don't take your AWD vehicle unless you're with another 4WD vehicle. Some parts of the trail are rocky and must have low range gear to slowly go over decent size rocks.
A fantastic ride almost to the top of the Sierra mountains itself. The Pacific Crest trail crosses not far from this point. The trailhead to this road is easy to miss, it's only about 3 miles as your heading down the top of the mountain from Sonora Pass Trailhead, on your right hand side and is marked by a huge pointed boulder. It is Forest Service Route 077. It is not a tough ride just very beautiful. You will be able to do a few creek crossing if you go early in the season.
It was foggy so the scene was not as stunning as seen in other photos. I also would come back when there is still snow on the mountains.
You could hear the sound of the water as it was hitting the bank, but it was not loud.
I did not try any fishing but will try next time.
The trail in is gnarly and you need 4x4.
Part of the road to get around the lake was blocked and there is a sign that no vehicles are allowed. You can hike in and camp there. Although there was a sign, I did see that vehicles were in there but I don't know if there is another way somewhere to get in. It looks like there is only one way down that round before it loops back around.
There is a hiking trail around the lake.
Bring water and pack out everything.
A great spot at the end of a decent track. It's not a complicated trail up there, but you need a bit of ground clearance. Some stock vehicles can make it, though you risk bottoming out if you're not an experienced driver. It gets busy in the summer, though once it gets colder there are fewer visitors.
It takes a off road 4 x 4 to reach the lake, however its a 3.5 mile hike from hi way 108, although the road requires 4 wheel drive at no time did I have to engage my lockers, with that said the road will keep RV and large trailers from reaching it. No party busses at this lake.
