North Lake is Now

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North Lake (10/1/25) Steve Shinn

Images of the infamous North Lake in Bishop Creek Canyon from two excellent photographers arrived in our inbox this week.

We were blown away by the beauty and also the urgency to GO NOW!

“These were taken Tuesday evening September 30, just before sundown,” said Gary Young of his images. “The colors are fantastic this year and it looks like North Lake won’t last too many more days. Go now!”

Steve Shinn’s images were from Oct. 1, but his message was the same.

“The aspens were at PEAK and North Lake was the best that I, and several long time locals, have seen,” he said.

The weather is tricky right now he added, so plan accordingly.

North Lake (9,225′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!

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North Lake (9/30/25) Gary Young
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Road to North Lake (9/30/25) Gary Young
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Surveyors Meadow (10/1/25) Steve Shinn
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Lake Sabrina (10/1/25) Steve Shinn

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