Sand Ridge Lake Tahoe National Forest

June 27, 2021

I last hiked this trail back in the early 70's.  Thanks.

Basin Peak above Round Valley

Red Mountain Heather

To prevent bikes from destroying the path

We are at a little corner

The main body of Sand Ridge Lake is over yonder

Castle Peak

Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily

Back at Round Valley, where "The Whistler" was

Peter Grubb's winter potty

Sierra Stickseed

Castle Peak from the pass

• Trailhead: Head of Castle Valley
• Distance: 6½ miles
• Elevation gain: 600'
• Hikers: 10; bikers: 12