Bill Van der Ven. From our campsite in a majestic peak-shadowed valley, we'll check out the resident beaver and brook trout populations, then, using the smooth, quiet mobility of our kayaks, we'll explore the lake as few others have. We will be viewing the fantastic Perseid Meteor Shower. No experience necessary. We'll check out one of the upper fingers of the lake, taking time to view the abundant wildflowers, and select from several short side hikes to forgotten ruins of the mining era, or hidden ponds and overlooks.
All equipment is provided.
Bring a packable lunch. We'll paddle the pristine waters checking out coves, wateralls and remnants of the old Pony Express Trail as well as historic logging operations. There are no roads or trails within the lake system and no motorized boats allowed on the lake, so you can be one of the few people to have ever seen its hidden shorelines and stunning features. This trip is lead by paddling naturalist Bill Van der Ven, author of Up a Lake with a Paddle . We' ll paddle this lake's interwoven granite and evergreen shores and take a short hike to deep water pools and hidden waterfalls that few people know exist.