A winter wind storm in Nov. 2011 took out these trees, only just recently cleared here nearly 7 months later. - Hikerly

A winter wind storm in Nov. 2011 took out these trees, only just recently cleared here nearly 7 months later.

Barren trees at the trailhead near Horseshoe Lake were killed by carbon dioxide emanating from the earth beneath. — Barren trees

Trees and mountains frame the first glimpse of McLeod Lake — First glimpse of lake

McLeod Lake

McLeod Lake

Majestic, oft-snow-covered peaks surround McLeod Lake — Peaks surround lake

McLeod Lake

McLeod Lake

Crystal clear waters of McLeod Lake — Crystal clear water

McLeod Lake

McLeod Lake

Peaks above McLeod Lake — McLeod Lake

McLeod Lake

Trees reflect in the exceptionally clear lake waters. — Reflections

At the junction between the Mammoth Pass connector and the Mammoth Pass Trail you will make a right, going the opposite direction of the arrow for the Mammoth Pass Trail — Mammoth Pass Trail sign

The view of the Mammoth Lakes area from the Mammoth Pass Trail — Mammoth Pass Trail view

A hardy tree in the subalpine forest grows a new top from one of its branches — Tree

Carbon dioxide killed the trees near the trail start. How this fence is supposed to protect onlookers from a gas is unclear. — Dangerous gas

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