塔拉克山-寂而默湖环线 （Mt. Tallac and Gilmore Lake Loop)

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在环绕太浩湖四周的群山当中，海拔9739英尺的塔拉克山虽不是最高峰，却因棱角分明的长三角形轮廓而显得格外引人注目。“塔拉克”一词源于太浩湖地区的印第安语，意为“大山”，名副其实。它位于太浩湖的西南方位、黛色雷宣荒野地（Desolation Wilderness）范围内，每年夏秋季节游人若织。

From Big Meadow to Lake Dardanelles, CA

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This is a moderate 8-mile out-and-back hike that we did on Memorial Day 2018.

Trip log:

  • 08:38am - Start out from Big Meadow Trailhead
  • 09:02am - Hit SCOTSS LK & MEISS MOW Junction, take the one towards MEISS MOW
  • 09:05am - Reach Big Meadow
  • 09:59am - Hit the second junction, take the direction to “LK Valley”
  • 10:04am - Hit the third junction, follow the sign “DARDANELLES LK”
  • 10:48am - Reach Lake Dardanelles
  • 12:43pm - Start to hike backs
  • 02:46pm - Back to the trailhead

Hawaiiloa Ridge Trail, HI

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Among all the hikes we’ve done together in Hawaii, the Hawaiiloa Ridge trail is Penguin’s favorite. It has mountain and ocean views along the trail that are breathtaking. We also encountered a mostly bright sunny day, which turned out to be precious during our stay in Hawaii.

This is a 3.5 ~ 4 miles, out-and-back hike. One special thing about this trail is that the trailhead is located in an exclusive gated community. Only locals with Hawaii Driver’s License are granted permits to enter. Fortunately we do have it. If you are not a Hawaii resident and don’t want to miss this scenic trail, you better make friends with a local. The upside of the community’s restriction is that hikers can enjoy the nature in peace and quiet, avoiding the busy crowds that present in Hawaii’s most touristy spots.