I explored a section of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east of the town of Graeagle (pronounced "Gray Eagle"). During my time, I saw a lot of natural beauty in the mountains, two waterfalls, a lake, trees, and wildflowers. I also got a small taste of history.
Frazier Falls
After a short walk within a rocky terrain, I was met with the falls and a view that were equally impressive.
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Mountain Pride
(patches of these flowers were everywhere) |
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Frazier Creek
(flowing toward the falls) |
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| Frazier Falls |
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| Closer View of the Falls |
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| Trees and Mountains as Far as the Eye Can See |
Jamison Mine
A scattering of buildings is what remains of the old Jamison mine operation which produced gold for the Sierra Buttes Mining Company from 1887 to 1919.
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Main Buildings
(maybe where much of the ore was processed) |
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Outbuilding
(maybe where people lived or an office) |
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| Another Outbuilding |
Little Jamison Falls
I climbed a mile up a very rocky slope before the trail leveled out. After another quarter mile, I came to a cliff edge where just across the way plummeted Little Jamison Falls.
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| The Trail Covered by Rocks, Large and Small |
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Frosted Paintbrush
(they grew all along the trail) |
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| Little Jamison Falls |
Grass Lake
Beyond the waterfall and through more trees and plants lay a beautiful alpine lake encircled by trees and mountains.
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Lodgepole Pine
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| Wooly Mule's Ears |
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| Grass Lake |
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| Another View of Grass Lake |
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| Mountains Rise Above the Lake |
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