Taking a break in the shade Watterson Troughs Road near the top Deep snow at the top on the west side of the slope while descending Sandy stretches of Watterson Troughs Road Views from the top of the climb at 8k feet of elevation Deep snow at the top on the west side of the slope while descending Watterson Troughs Road became more sandy and loose as it flattened out into Long Valley Eastern Sierras & Crowley Lake in the distance Eastern Sierras in all their glory 4x4 roads along Crowley Lake Crowley Lake First view of the Hilltop Hot Springs Changes in the soil & terrain The Owens River (called "Wakopee" by the native Paiute people) Salt formations on the road surface Salty 4x4 roads holding water, but show evidence of muddier conditions at times Crab Cooker Hot Springs Soaking at Crab Cooker Hot Springs Crab Cooker Hot Springs Next morning at Crab Cooker Taylor riding to the next hot spring Rock Tub Hot Springs Benton Crossing Road leaving Hilltop Hot Springs Powerline 4x4 roads paralleling Highway 395 The quiet & paved Crowley Lake Dr 4x4 roads through Little Round Valley alternative to the paved Crowley Lake Dr 4x4 roads feel remote, despite being so close to towns and paved roads Taylor riding with the Eastern Sierras behind her Approaching Toms place through 4x4 roads « ‹ of 4 › »
