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Can't miss this trail junction and sign – downhill is the Second Divide Trail. Short uphill is the Third Divide Trail.
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On the final ascent up Sierra Buttes, you can even see the snowy top of Mount Shasta
Convenient "Bus Stop" next to a mining claim and camp.
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Mike Van Abel
Aug 16, 2017 near Downieville, CA
“Can't miss this trail junction and sign – downhill is the Second Divide Trail. Short uphill is the Third Divide Trail.”  

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Can't miss this trail junction and sign – downhill is the Second Divide Trail. Short uphill is the Third Divide Trail.
Convenient "Bus Stop" next to a mining claim and camp.
View into the heart of Tahoe National Forest
On the trail to Sierra Buttes not far from the trailhead.
Young America Lake (front), Upper Sardine Lake (middle), and Lower Sardine Lake (back)
Lower Sardine Lake from the ascent up Sierra Buttes
Young America Lake is surrounded by steep, rocky spires
On the final ascent up Sierra Buttes, you can even see the snowy top of Mount Shasta
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