Backpacking 2004 - Upper Twin Lake

I don't recall exactly how long it took us to reach the summit but I think between 2 and 3 hours.  When we got there, there were a few other people there enjoying the view.  They left before we did so we had a few minutes to ourselves at the summit.  The view was particularly enjoyabe as we could not only see the San Joaquin Valley, but also Edison Lake and the surrounding area where I've done several other backpacking trips. 

On the hike down, we took a different route which took us by Campfire Lake.  We saw some people fishing there, and they were actually cathcing fish (that was the only time the whole trip we had seen a fish out of the water ;)  Most of the descent was cross country until we got back to George Lake.  Then we took the trail back to Upper Twin.

That evening, I decided to experiment with some low-light photography.  The moon came up while it was still light which made for a couple of nice shots.  Then I got some dusk reflections off the lake and a nice shot of the stars and the moon.  We finished off the night with a campfire and I finished off the campfire with a picture.

The next morning we got up and hiked out.  Henry and I left first, reaching the car just an hour and 7 minutes after leaving the lake.  More amazing was that I didn't injure my knees doing it.  We had lunch in Shaver again and then Henry dropped me off here at home again. 

Looking back, I wish I had taken a few minutes to explore the caves.  We walked by the entrance but didn't go in.  11 years ago, I was at Upper Twin with Edi.  We went inside the caves and that is where I proposed to her.  Maybe someday I can take her back to that place...