Similar to the Loch Leven Lakes, Salmon Lake is a destination for hikers and backpackers. However, the number of campsites is very limited, fishing is poor and swimming is more enjoyable in the lochs [4]. I didn't find the Salmon Lake water as clear as the refreshing water of the Loch Leven Lakes (September 2, 2012). Yet, being less crowded and rimmed by interesting granite formations, Salmon Lake is an exciting place to visit and explore. Under Stop #7 in his informative, hands-on Sierra College natural history article, J. L. Medeiros writes about the trees and shrubs you are likely to encounter in the lake basin [5]. For example, he describes the occurrence of high-elevation dwarf manzanita, known as pinemat manzanita (also written as pine-mat manzanita): “Both Green-leaf manzanita (large shrub) and Pine-mat manzanita can be found together at this transitional elevation. Higher up, only Pine-mat species will persist.” Indeed, for many months of a typical year, those shrubs at higher elevation are covered by long-lasting snow loads that keep the plants close to the ground, where they have to master their survival. |
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