From East to West for a Month.

[Yuke]

We then headed to Clear Lake. We left Silverton, and looped through the South Mineral Campground. We didnt plan on being in the area this late in the day. However, the repair, and our lunch stop took up a good portion of the day. I have done plenty of trips where we drive late into the night, pushing to cover a ton of ground. We had a firm rule on this trip, camp would be set up every evening before sunset, with plenty of time to relax. We looped through the campground and then turned onto clear lake road. On the map it looked like a very short ride to the lake. What we did not know, is that the drive would take close to an hour, and we were going straight up! You follow the switchbacks up and up and up to a beautiful lakeside dispered campground, surrounded by mountain peaks.

 

[cbmontgo]

Wow. I’ve never heard of Clear Lake. Might have to check that out.

Great report so far!

 

[Yuke]

The next morning at clear lake was breathtaking. The lake was like glass, and it was hard to tell where the mountains stopped with the reflection being so clear on the still water. We made breakfast and headed down from the mounntain.

It's safe to say Jake was enjoying the morning.

 

[86scotty]

Nice pics of life before Wuhan! We just got back from a similar trip. Less people but they're all covered up like nature is an ebola ward. Keep em coming!

 

[GreggNY]

Great pics! I did a similar trek from NY to CO last summer in my JKUR. Colorado is insanely beautiful and was the one place I really didn't want to leave.

 

[Cabin Fever]

Great trip. I was out on those same trails last year. What is your stove/fridge slide, and your upper rear shelf. I am looking to make some changes to my setup. Thanks!

 

[Sierra Valley]

Where was the last pic taken? Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I am going to do the Alpine loop on 4th of July weekend, wonder if we could camp on Clear Lake???