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Post by hikerchick395 on Jul 30, 2021 15:55:35 GMT -8
Day one to Dusy totally doable. Day 2 a grind. Day 3 all downhill from Wanda. Day 4 between Hutchinson and Pine Creek Pass? (Oh...OK...Pine Creek Pass trail...) Day 5...agree with Rebecca...stay near Muriel. Up and over Piute is an easy out.
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Post by zeke on Jul 30, 2021 17:15:16 GMT -8
Ah, we hear from our resident professional on all matters North Lake to South Lake, as well as other matters near Bishop. LOL Nice to see you back online, hikerchick395 |
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Aug 1, 2021 11:12:08 GMT -8
If they’re reluctant about off trail the bouldery chutes of that area would pose challenges for sure. Nice region overall. For trailhead details, including detail maps, this Inyo trailhead list has useful links to the Forest’s page for each th. www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5143453.pdf |
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Post by plaidman on Aug 1, 2021 12:05:01 GMT -8
From Evolution down the San Joaquin and then up Piute Pass to Hutchinson Meadow is a looong way. I'm not a fan of the lower part of Piute Canyon, but that may be because it came at the end of a long trip, I was pretty whipped, and I didn't anticipate the lack of water. The map shows the trail following the creek for the first couple of miles, and it does--about 200--500' feet above cliffs. I swore I wouldn't do it again, at least west to east. YMMV, and hopefully it will.
Plaidman
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Aug 1, 2021 16:04:18 GMT -8
^its^ why I really prefer maps on a 1:24k scale, a lot can hide as the scale starts to push 1:80 or 100k
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Post by stevet on Aug 2, 2021 1:24:19 GMT -8
Agree with the others, day 2 is longish. Suggest having a near Helen Lake alternate scoped out. As to Evolution Meadow, this is where the packers tend to stay. McClure Meadow is the better choice.
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Post by Chuck the Mauler on Sept 12, 2021 11:51:08 GMT -8
Needless to say, our permit was pulled due to fires. So I went and pulled a permit for Mineral King loop down in Sequoia......It was just returned to us today. Any suggestions for a last minute backpack not more than 6 hours from San Fran?
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Post by hikerchick395 on Sept 16, 2021 8:35:24 GMT -8
If it isn't too late, you might get your original permit reinstated...
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