Pinecrest Lake Trail, CA

Today I painted another picture plein air style out on the trail with the lake in the background. I hiked about 1.5 miles down the side of the lake to reach this area where the light comes behind the aspen trees and other oaks just back from the lake.

Pochade box painting setup at lake trail
Pinecrest Lake Trail, CA – 8×10 Oil September 2025

Published by santacruzmountainrunners

I am local runner interested in developing a Santa Cruz Mountain running group for social, non competitive runs on trails.

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