From this vantage point, we were also able to see that they might even turn off this waterfall as the outflow of Lake Mamie seemed to pass through a sluice gate before rushing below the pair of bridges on its way over the precipice. I have to apologize to my former office-mate for disagreeing with her that this was the waterfall they turn off. Apparently, she was right all along!

At the bottom, we were able to walk towards a bridge separating the two lakes comprising the Twin Lakes. In the afternoon lighting, the lake was colorful and serene and was perfect for taking photos while basking in the chill atmosphere of people enjoying themselves amongst classic Sierra frontcountry. But in addition to the lakes, we could look across one of them and see the waterfall tumbling right into it.

In the afternoon lighting, it wasn't best for photographing the waterfall itself, but we were happy that the falls exhibiting unusually high flow in late August during my latest visit in 2010. When Julie and I first visited the falls back in September 2001, the falls had light flow so even the morning light couldn't make this waterfall impress us.

In any case, I think the best view of the waterfall is from this bridge. I recalled trying to get a closer look at the falls from its base, but determined it wasn't worth it.

I'm guessing that these falls are like the backdrop for people enjoying themselves at the lakes either swimming or trying to catch something while fishing. I couldn't imagine a better conglomeration of attractions in one place. I mean, it's got attractive lakes for recreation, a waterfall in the backdrop, walking paths, and mountains surrounding the scene. What more can you ask for?

There's a spur road to the right leading to car park where we were briefly able to park the car and walk to the bridge.