10:58 a.m.: A yellow swamp to the northeast of Inspiration Point.

Alpine Lake, CA

Hiking at Alpine Lake with Adam Paul.

10:39 a.m.: Approaching Inspiration Point above Alpine Lake, 3/4 of a mile into our recovery hike the day after our Highland Peak adventure.
10:39 a.m.: Approaching Inspiration Point above Alpine Lake, 3/4 of a mile into our recovery hike the day after our Highland Peak adventure.
10:44 a.m.: The view of Alpine Lake below, which we passed by on the way up.
10:44 a.m.: The view of Alpine Lake below, which we passed by on the way up.
10:58 a.m.: A yellow swamp to the northeast of Inspiration Point.
10:58 a.m.: A yellow swamp to the northeast of Inspiration Point.
11:01 a.m.: "Inspirational" rock gardens, this one of a heart.
11:01 a.m.: "Inspirational" rock gardens, this one of a heart.
11:25 a.m.: The Great Wall of China?  No, this is a rock wall continuous of the ridge of Inspiration Point. [See Adam's pics]
11:25 a.m.: The Great Wall of China? No, this is a rock wall continuous of the ridge of Inspiration Point. [See Adam's pics]