Near the first day of fall, Hyas Lake was the planned paddle.    It is 13 km up into the hills from Pinantan at 1237 m (4060 ft).     The boat launch is at the Hyas Lake Recreation Site, at the end of the Hyas Lake Forest Service Road.  There are 5 small campsites there, adjacent to the Hyas Lake Fishing Camp.

On a calm morning, I paddled around the shoreline of the lake, a 4.3 km paddle.

To the north Shaw Hill at 5200 feet rises above lake.    We have hiked to the top, coming up backroads from the Heffley Lake area.   There were many potholes in the roads, but it is accessible to most vehicles, but in shoulder season, it may be best to have a 4x 4.

Hyas Lake is a beautiful clear lake with marl shoals and a forested shoreline, a fine spot to paddle in the off-season.

We have also walked/hiked the backroads in the area and hope to connect a loop route after some more exploration.