Tag Archives: John Muir Trail

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 2: Piute Canyon

Posted on December 29, 2013 by livingbroadly

Day 2: Piute Canyon to John Muir Trail Mileage: ~12 miles Elevation Loss: ~3,000 feet Campsite: Where Piute Creek meets the South Fork (we camped along the South Fork) Highlight: Following Piute Creek down the canyon all day through pines, … Continue reading →

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High Sierras Backpacking: North Lake to South Lake (via Evolution Valley) Overview

Posted on September 16, 2013 by livingbroadly

Trip Overview, Itinerary, and Day 1 Description: Total Mileage: ~57 miles Total Elevation Loss/Gain: ~9,500 feet (a few hundred feet more gain than loss) Length: 6 days Trailhead: We started at North Lake at Piute Trailhead (~9,400 feet) Mountain Passes: … Continue reading →

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