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Halfmoon Lake is a jewel of the Sierra, offering excellent swimming and fishing opportunities.

DAY 3 (Halfmoon Lake to Chimney Lake, 5 miles): Retrace your steps to the Chimney Lake/Woodchuck Lake junction described in Day 2 (9960’). Beginning the loop part of this trip, turn left (south) toward Wishon Reservoir and descend past outcrops left by ancient volcanic mudflows.

In 1.5 miles, find another junction (9460’), this one with a spur trail to Chimney Lake. Turn right (northeast) toward Chimney Lake, which the trail reaches in 0.4 mile. Campsites at Chimney Lake (9484’; 331717 4099549) are just off the trail on the lake’s northwest side, surrounded by towering trees and lichen-covered boulders. Its shallow basin and lower elevation mean its water is relatively warm and supports a healthy population of rainbow trout. Chimney Lake is not as popular an overnight destination as the other lakes along this route, due to its marshy banks, which host thick clouds of mosquitoes in the early to mid-season. During the late season, with breeding grounds drying up, head 0.3 mile farther to Marsh Lake.