Castle Peak Hike   Photos contributed by  Ed Murach, Larry Schurr, and Chris Wefers



The first waypoint - castle Peak



Lupines, Mule Ears, and Corn Lily


Deer watching the hikers watching the deer



More wildflowers



Climbing up toward Castle Peak



Target in sight  - Castle Peak is closer



The group pauses on the way up



Another well-deserved rest




Barb finds a Kodak moment




Dick contemplates the view west, down Coon Canyon



A view east from Castle Peak - Frog Lake overlook is the knob in the far center



A view southeast - I80 is visible, and a bit of Donner Lake



A view southwest - I80 and Cascade Lakes are visible


Looking back at the shady north side of Castle Peak



Leaving Castle Peak



The ridge trail from Castle Peak to Basin Peak



Slender-tube Skyrocket and Mountain Penny Royal



Another chance to rest



Mountain Pride Penstemon



View of the ridge trail back to Castle Peak



Near the summit of Basin Peak



Coming down from Basin Peak



Wildflowers in Round Valley



Corn Lilies