
Starting from Saddlebag Lake.

Wrapping around the east side of the lake, view back toward the trailhead and Mount Conness.

Wrapping around Saddlebag Lake.

North Peak left and Shepherd Crest right.

Close-up of North Peak.

I left the trail and headed north along the slope.

The grassy slope was straightforward.

View back toward Saddlebag Lake.

Tioga Crest seen ahead. The slope becomes angled and side-hilling is necessary, though it's not too annoying.

View across Saddlebag Lake toward Mount Conness and North Peak.

Ascending the steep slope toward Tioga Crest.

Another shot back as I ascend the slope, Saddlebag Lake seen below.

Tioga Crest's high point is seen right of center.


The terrain gets rockier higher up.

View back, Saddlebag Lake seen right of center. Mount Conness far right.

View back, Saddlebag Lake seen far right. Mount Dana center.

A view toward Dunderberg Mountain. You can see the wildly vibrant Burro Lake left of center. Excelsior Mountain is out of frame on the left.
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