Pyramid Peak in the Desolation Wilderness 8.3.14

A day hike to Pyramid Peak via the Lyons Lake Trailhead. A very pretty hike to Sylvia Lake along Lyons Creek with wildflowers blooming. Then from Sylvia Lake you go up the steep slope on the south side of the lake starting out on boulders and then ending up on a good use trail until you get to a notch along the ridge. Once on the ridge just head to Pyramid Peak's summit along the ridge. About 13 miles round trip with 3300' elevation gain.