Sierra Hiking Trip - Part 2

We are headed toward Tilden Lake elev. 8,900` and slightly off the main trail.  It is about 2-3 miles long and the site of our second layover day ( it is now day 8).
This next is a shot of Tilden Lake taken from the inlet end looking south down the lenght.

As usual I went for a hike up the lake and found this 12-15` high waterfall on the stream that feeds the lake.

There were still some flowers out but most had already finished.

A few high clouds to make a better picture, just the way we like them - NO RAIN!

Up close and personal with one of the mules - I think he thought I might have some FOOD.  Below is part of the "herd" grazing. 

Another morning shot of the Tilden Lake (with the moon still up) as we prepare to leave.