Glen Alpine Valley

A number of lakes in the Desolation Wilderness contribute to this stream and falls, which leads to Glen Alpine Springs and Lily Lake

A number of lakes in the Desolation Wilderness contribute to this stream and falls, which leads to Glen Alpine Springs and Lily Lake

In spring, this entire rock face is covered with raging water

In spring, this entire rock face is covered with raging water

Afternoon winds start to disturb the Cow Lilies spread out among Lily Lake, California.

Afternoon winds start to disturb the Cow Lilies spread out among Lily Lake, California.

An Incense Cedar and Lodgepole Pine grow out of the rock below Glen Alpine Falls.

An Incense Cedar and Lodgepole Pine grow out of the rock below Glen Alpine Falls.

Restoration of these old cabins continues, and guided tours are sometimes available to those who hike in

Restoration of these old cabins continues, and guided tours are sometimes available to those who hike in

Looking west over Lily Lake in the Desolation Wilderness

Looking west over Lily Lake in the Desolation Wilderness

Lily Lake gets its name from the Cow Lilies covering the lake

Lily Lake gets its name from the Cow Lilies covering the lake

One of the cabins at Glen Alpine Springs Resort, built in the 1920s to replace older buildings that had burned down

One of the cabins at Glen Alpine Springs Resort, built in the 1920s to replace older buildings that had burned down

Hikers navigating the beginning of the Glen Alpine Springs Trail, covered in snow runoff.

Madjeska Falls, also known as Upper Glen Alpine Falls, after a heavy winter.