Lake Sterling, Fordyce Lake or Meadow Lake

[pjpvi]

Was looking around for a place to spend the night after biking Hole-in-the-Ground trail in a few weeks with some friends and stumbled on these lakes (Lake Sterling, Fordyce Lake or Meadow Lake) that are not too far off of 80. I've never been to any of them. Can anyone here offer any insight into the area and / or recommend a good place to tuck ourselves away for the evening and take a dip in the lake to wash the stink off of us?

If there are any other mountain bikers that want to join us, we'll head up the morning of September 11th to ride, spend the night then come back to the Bay Area. It's a great trail and will kick your butt (at least my butt) if not in shape.

Thanks,
Phil

.... OK, So on further research I guess there is a Fordyce trail that is on par with Rubicon trail. Not doing that in the van. Looks like there is an easy route in too.

I'm open to any recommendations in the area if you have any.

Phil