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DAY 2 (Vandeburg Lake to Lillian Lake, 2.5 miles): This short but sweet hiking day gives you a chance to admire the views, discover the lakes, fish, and maybe even bag a peak from a basecamp on the trip’s namesake lake.

Lillian Lake

OTHER CAMPING NEAR VANDEBURG LAKE

If the campsites at Vandeburg are occupied, or if you feel like hiking farther, continue on the trail at the northwest side of Vandeburg Lake. Ascend west up slabs to a signed junction with a trail going left (southwest) to Lady Lake. Take this trail; a moderate ascent of less than 0.75 mile brings you to shady campsites on the northeast side of Lady Lake, just below Madera Peak. For Day 2, return to the junction and pick up the trail directions from that junction.

From Vandeburg Lake, continue on the trail at the northwest side of Vandeburg Lake. Ascend west up slabs to a signed junction with a trail going left (southwest) to Lady Lake. Go right (north-northwest) on the main trail as it continues up more slabs dotted with lodgepole pines. Where the trail tops a low ridge, pause to take in the expansive views of the Ritter Range to the northeast.