Thanks, Dave. Lake Edison isn't one of the more spectacular places in the Sierra, but it's quite pretty, especially in fall when the aspens are turning--and it makes a pleasant change from repeating the usual weekend drive over to Bishop.
When you were up in that area, did you get a good view of the Indian Lakes above Silver Pass? I heard they were a nice area, we got turned away from them by weather on a scout trip years back.
Not really, as I never went up to Silver Pass that weekend. I'd like to go back and hike up Goodale Pass again, looping back via Silver Pass--that looks like it would pass a whole bunch of lakes on the other side of the Silver Divide. But I can't say that's high on my to-do list.
Thanks. My impression from Browning's Sierra place names book (there's a quote in the etymology section at the bottom of the main page) is that the peak was named for the murder of some shepherds there. The 7.5' also indicates the existence of a grave a couple of miles away, but I'm not sure if this is related or not.
BobSmith - Dec 6, 2005 10:46 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice area.
Bob Burd - Dec 6, 2005 11:45 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHmmm, interesting. Probably not as nice as nearby Cockscomb, but certainly better than the poorly named Sharktooth.
:-)
Matthew Holliman - Dec 6, 2005 11:49 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentOh, I'm sure it's not as nice as Cockscomb... but it was better than Izaak Walton, Silver, Seven Gables, or Recess. :-)
Bob Burd - Dec 7, 2005 9:44 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSurely not better than Recess!
And stop calling me Shirley.
Gangolf Haub - Dec 7, 2005 6:59 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentShot in the back... Sounds like the old west - there should be a movie about it
cp0915 - Dec 7, 2005 10:23 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentALMOST as cool a name as Funeral Peak...
Dave K - Dec 7, 2005 10:43 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWell, I just bookmarked this one. It has all the ingredients for a fun outing in the hills. I just love class 3-4 ridge scrambles on good rock!
Great page!
Matthew Holliman - Dec 7, 2005 1:31 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks, Dave. Lake Edison isn't one of the more spectacular places in the Sierra, but it's quite pretty, especially in fall when the aspens are turning--and it makes a pleasant change from repeating the usual weekend drive over to Bishop.
GlennG - Dec 7, 2005 8:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWhen you were up in that area, did you get a good view of the Indian Lakes above Silver Pass? I heard they were a nice area, we got turned away from them by weather on a scout trip years back.
Matthew Holliman - Dec 8, 2005 12:12 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentNot really, as I never went up to Silver Pass that weekend. I'd like to go back and hike up Goodale Pass again, looping back via Silver Pass--that looks like it would pass a whole bunch of lakes on the other side of the Silver Divide. But I can't say that's high on my to-do list.
RyanS - Dec 9, 2005 2:56 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWell I checked out your page because of the name, so you're not wrong about it's intrigue! :-D Any idea why it's named Graveyard? Nice page!
Matthew Holliman - Dec 13, 2005 3:14 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks. My impression from Browning's Sierra place names book (there's a quote in the etymology section at the bottom of the main page) is that the peak was named for the murder of some shepherds there. The 7.5' also indicates the existence of a grave a couple of miles away, but I'm not sure if this is related or not.