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Summary
For my first time visiting the Sierra Nevada, this was an excellent introduction. Everything you see in a good nature documentary seems to be in the area: pristine lakes, tall green trees, snow-capped mountains – you get the picture.
From Leavitt Meadows, we hiked 10 miles to the Long Lake area and stayed 2 nights. It was very peaceful as we encountered almost no people after getting a few miles from the trail head. Along the way we passed by other large lakes including: Roosevelt Lake, Lane Lake, Fremont Lake, and Chain of Lakes.
From our 2-night campsite, we were perched atop a granite hill with a clear view of snowy mountain peaks to the south (every direction really). I thought the angle of Hawksbeak Peak was the most interesting.
