The gravel road meanders down the eastern contours of th South Warner Wilderness. From this turn a spur leads to an overlook high above the lower Alkali Lake, a huge …
Views in all directions can be appreciated from the Patterson Saddle. There is no official trail up the steep, loose slope to the peak, so use extreme caution if you plan to ascend.
Great views from this turnoff from forest road 42 high above Lower Alkali Lake. The basin has no outflow, all water draining into it evaporates, creating a huge salty plain.