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High elevation without the climb. A paved back road will lead you up to this spectacular place. But be warned, way out in these back woods, it's a full day driving trip.

Your jaw will drop when you see how much granite is at this spectacular place. Almost as impresive as Yosemite. In a land sierra National Forest mapsof glaciated domes & alpine Sierra bliss, you wonder how they cold flood such a gorgeous valley with water to make California's growth happen. Inside Sierra National Forest

By far the state's most gorgeous reservoir, this place is far from any town, any Interstates & hard to reach, but well worth a few days visit once you do.

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elevation: 8170' lake info: (209) 297-0706

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Imagine Yosemite National Park without the tourist crowds &, oh yeah... filled with water.
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terrain: High Sierrra Granite Reservoir with pines trees.

location:
Central Sierra California
Fresno County
east of Hwy.168, 30 miles or so,
via Dinkey Creek Rd #40

rocks for climbing

area activities:

lodging

see also - Lakeshore

description:
Large Reservoir with massive granite rock & domes surrounding it. Pine trees & high elevations, plus very little crowds. Backpackers ultimate trailhead, high elevations at 9000' jump off points & right next to Dinkey Lakes, John Muir & Ansel Adams Wilderness.

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backpackers trailhead
Maxson Sierra Trailhead parking also has plenty of space nearby for primtive camping for backpacking into the Ansel Adams, Dinkey Lakes & John Muir Wilderness

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Even the entrance road & views will have you floored! This large chunk named Lost Peak, or known as 'Power Dome' by the rock climber types, is comparive chunk of garnite to Yosmite's El Capitain.

nearby towns:
Lakeshore
Pine Flat CA
Shaver Lake
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