Second Lake (Big Pine)

Lake · USA

Description

A striking turquoise lake in the Big Pine Lakes chain below Temple Crag, coloured by glacial silt from the Palisade Glacier. One of the most photographed alpine scenes in the Eastern Sierra.

Key facts

Second Lake (Big Pine) is in California.

Region: California
Elevation: 3,075 m
Trailhead: 4.4 km
Nearest village: Big Pine · 18 km

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