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North Lake to South Lake Final Day: Over Bishop Pass

Posted on January 1, 2014 by livingbroadly

Day 6: Dusy Basin over Bishop Pass to South Lake Trailhead Mileage: ~9 miles Elevation Gain/Loss: ~1,000 feet/~2,000 feet Campsite: Hotel in the town of Bishop Highlight: View from the top of Bishop Pass (and trail angels) Watch out for: … Continue reading →

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North Lake to South Lake Trek Day 5: Le Conte Canyon to Dusy Basin

Posted on January 1, 2014 by livingbroadly

Day 5: Le Conte Canyon to Dusy Basin in Bishop Pass Mileage: ~9 miles Elevation Gain/Loss: ~2,000 feet/~2,500 feet Campsite: By first lake in Dusy Basin (an unnamed lake on Tom Harrison map) Highlight: Walking through the enchanted woods and … Continue reading →

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North Lake to South Lake Trek Day 4: Evolution Basin and John Muir Pass

Posted on December 31, 2013 by livingbroadly

Day 4: Evolution Basin, Evolution Lake and John Muir Pass Mileage: ~11 miles Elevation Gain/Loss: ~2,000 feet/800 feet Campsite: By a small nameless tarn beneath Helen Lake (not recommended) Highlight: Evolution Lake (You’ve got to see it to believe how … Continue reading →

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North Lake to South Lake Trek Day 3: Evolution Valley

Posted on December 29, 2013 by livingbroadly

Day 3: Evolution Valley Mileage: ~10 miles Elevation Gain: ~2,000 feet Campsite: In Evolution Valley near Evolution Creek over Colby Meadow Highlight: Seeing the meadows and peaks of Evolution Valley lit up between showers Watch out for: That 1 mile … Continue reading →

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