Lake Valley Reservoir

Four of us walked 6 miles at Lake Valley Reservoir. We were at the overlook rock by 10:30 so we headed to the highest rock around, a granite dome of sorts 3 feet higher than Cisco Knob.  The climb involved some brush hopping and other off-trail shenanigans which resulted in a bit of spilled blood but nothing serious, just character building. The skies thickened and wind blew cold so we huddled down in the lee of some rocks for lunch. Although we walked only 6 miles, some of the hike was slow and treacherous (and bloody). We hiked over talus and scree, and down a double black diamond road to Kelly Lake. sometimes we were sidling around cliffs and such. You know the drill.

Double black diamond descent. 

Lake Valley Reservoir from high dome.

Cabin is even more decrepit.