Panum Crater

I decided to take a closer look at Panum Crater a plug volcano near Mono Lake. It actually

has two rims. The outer (my trail) was formed first and the inner built up over time.

 After driving in, there were two paths to take, the left trail was the plug

trail (inner) and you could see where it went down and then up. The other trail was the rim 

trail (outer), it looked more even and I decided to take the 'EASIER' route.

Boy did I not get a nice even hike. It went up, down a little then up a lot, several times.

When I thought I was about half way through it turned out to be about a quarter, if that.

And all of it in sand like pumice.

Here's the view as you drive up

It's kinda hard to see, but I'm on the outer rim. It blends with the background but I assure

you I am much higher. You'll see.

If you've see my photos of Mono Lake you know about the Tufas, well that little jut on the middle 

right is where I do most of my photographing. I checked the view I was seeing with the view my

camera saw and tried to match it up. As you can see I was a little ways up and away.

You get a spectacular view as you go around the circle. Here's a view of a small

portion of Mono Lake.

And here's a panorama. 

As I said it was up, then down a little, then way up. I leveled my camera to show the type

of incline I was walking. I have to say I must have a pretty strong heart because it

was beating pretty hard and I didn't keel over.

And finally an okay sunset.

 

Stay safe, then Go, See, Enjoy and Photograph

Dave