great nearby hike is this:
from Twin Lakes drive up to Lake George. Take the trail toward Crystal Lake that is nice, but even better is turning right at the junction and going all the way up to the crest. You start in the trees, climb above blue Lake George (to the junction), continue on eventually to red volcanic scree, then top out with a great view of the Minarets, Banner, Ritter.
This is one of our favorite warm-up/acclimatization hikes in the area. I think maybe 4 hrs round trip.( edit 6 miles round trip. gets you up to 10,600)
Last edited by Harvey Lankford; 07/14/15 08:20 AM.
