A Ducky Day

Feeling a bit bored with our local gorgeous mountains, Bob and I decided to head up to Mammoth to do a circumabulation of Duck Lake.  I know, the name, Duck Lake, does not inspire reverence, but the scenery does inspire awe and wonder.

Emerald Lake

We went up via Emerald Lake, then over Duck Pass, and down along Duck Lake to Pika Lake.  From there we cross countried over snow and talus to the far end of Duck Lake where we picked up the trail and headed out.

Barney Lake and the view towards the pass

The view from near the pass looking back towards Barney and Mammoth Mountain.

Cinquefoil flowering in the icy stream.

Duck Lake

Phlox

Pika Lake

Wall flower

Our cross country route

Looking back towards the pass.

Silver Peak

Duck Lake

Duck Lake with Pika Lake at the base of the mountains

Duck Lake, another view.  Gorgeous from any angle.