Frank is attacked by his jersey.
Frank starts up McGee Creek Road.
Although the surrounding terrain does not look steep, the road climbs steeply in the first mile.
View back toward Glass Mountain (11123ft) and a corner of Crowley Lake
Frank reaches the end of the pavement on McGee Creek Rd.
Mt. Baldwin (12614ft) stands in the background.
Bill at the end of the pavement on McGee Creek Rd.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen
Long Valley from McGee Creek Road
Frank pauses to enjoy the view from McGee Creek Road.
Frank descends bumpy McGee Creek Road.
Frank climbs Crowley Lake Drive above Hilton Creek.
Passing Tom's Place
Heading toward Owens Gorge
We pass houses perched on pumice.
Here's one with a 360-degree view.
We then descend into Owens Gorge.
In the background one can see Mammoth Mountain and the Ritter Range.
View down Owens Gorge from Crowley Lake Dam
Frank crosses the dam.
And climbs up the other side of the gorge.
Bill climbs up the other side of the gorge.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen
Bill prepares to head back.
Mt. Baldwin (12614ft) is visible opposite Crowley Lake.
Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen
Frank passes by Tom's Place again.
Hilton Creek and Long Valley from Crowley Lake Drive
Frank is descending ahead.
Frank enjoys a swift tailwind-aided ride back to the start.
Frank drives my van back to Mammoth.
