After the very disappointing Devil’s Postpile and the terrific view of the Minarets, we headed to Convict Lake, hoping for fewer people, better parking, and fall color.

We found the fall color on the upper end of the lake, about 1/2 way through the 3 mile loop trail.

We were a bit early for truly excellent fall colors. So, following a tip from a stranger, we headed up the Rock Creek Road. The color was better and the turnouts were few.

On Tuesday, we will conclude this trip and your Central California artist will return to the drawing table and the easels.

Maybe.