Wheres there a low altitude pass that brings me out East of the Darwin Glacier? Day two Continue on Piute Pass to reach the JMT (and enter the national park) at mile 17.4. My first suggestion is if you have seven days to make this trip, your body and spirit will thank you. From there we day packed to evolution lake the third day. Pass along rocky shores of Evolution Lake JMT092 Location: 37.054474, -118.501686 Start of the Golden Staircase, last section of the JMT to be completed. Ascending Muir Pass from south to north was incredible. Muir Pass had miles of near continuous deep snow on both sides of the pass. The trees were also providing good shade, except for a couple of bare places where avalanches had swept the forest away, leaving only chest-high chaparral. Wonderful backpack but challenging for us 60-75 year old hikers. Though ruled by an evil mosquito king that keeps his troops busy, Big Pete Meadow (the meadow part should have been our clue) was a delight. We parked at Lake Sabrina, hiked up past the Tyee Lakes to South Lake and then completed the loop clockwise. Only done it North to South. Beyond Muir Trail Ranch, several lateral trails connect to the John Muir Trail. I was breathing so hard I started to suspect my companions might have embraced some trail humor and stashed their heavy items in my pack when I wasnt looking. No rain. We had it easy in September, but Ive heard that earlier in the season hikers should be prepared for more difficult fordings. . Once over Bishop Pass, we descended down approximately 5-6 miles to South Lake where we ended our journey. Maybe I was oxygen-starved, but my companions said they were similarly affected. Dinners were instant potatoes with packaged salmon or tuna along with instant soup or couscous. counter-balance method. Jessie Wheeler. Also a ton of mosquitos. Campsite 3: Colby Meadow. The Guthook PCT app on my phone showed most of the camping spots along the main trail, but it didnt show any of them on the trail I was about to take. Beautiful and challenging in a good way. . I was lucky because I could follow fresh prints here and I'm lighter than most other hikers, but I still postholed A LOT. This trail really had a lot of history behind it, and I wondered just how many horses and people had travelled through here in the past. We passed more than a dozen lakes some of which I will mention when I upload photos. From there we pass through the giant cirque of Humphreys Basin, and into Hutchinson Meadow, and Piute Canyon. This wasnt a trivial decision. Day 3: From camp, descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. If I did this, then I might make it over Piute Pass the next day, and hike out early on the final day, which would allow me to drive home later on that afternoon. Day four Rest and explore. Mosquitos were pretty bad in the meadows, and none up at Evolution Lake, so I recommend bug spray! Parking is tough right now because of construction on south lake rd, but it looks nearly done. One bite of the Evolution area is More like a river. Then got up and hiked to the ferry to see if it was running and what do you know it was! Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. Beautiful trip! She was seriously considering it. Evolution Lake has lots of excellent campsites. One bite of the Evolution area is liable to infect any passerby, causing even the most mileage-minded thru-hike If the John Muir Trail is the crown jewel of the Pacific Crest Trail, then the Evolution Basin and Valley are perhaps the most strikingly-sculpted gem to be carefully placed in that jewel. Video of a waterfall on Piute Creek near my campsite in lower Piute Canyon. Darwin/Bench. It was a smooth and quick process. Day 3: Today was another up and over day. It was gorgeous! Backpackers are really friendly and fun, so it was a good time. Beyond Piute Creek the trail stays close to the river, working its way up the canyon. Such a memorable backpacking trip! I jumped up and pumped them for information. I should just quit messing around and tape the thing to my face. Day three Descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. No storms. In August we did North lake to south lake direction which avoided the climb up to Bishop pass. It is a hard one but worth it. meadows, granite peaks, off-trail accessibility, water plentiful. The first day we stopped at the Florence lake bridge. Map Mono Divide High Country ($10, tomharrisonmaps.com). Although the trail from the head of Florence Lake to Evolution Valley climbs over 2,000 feet, most of the elevation gain comes during the last miles. While the passes were more challenging and toward the beginning going CW, we loved the direction we chose. That was a big mistake. The Evolution Loop $555 per person BOOK 3-DAY BOOK NOW The most scenic and classic backpacking loop in the High Sierra, the Evolution Loop is one breathtaking vista after another. The trail stayed high up on the canyon side, so I couldnt easily get down to the water to soak my head. Here is a brief summary of our route: South Lake Trailhead - Bishop Pass - Dusy Basin - LeConte Canyon - Muir Pass - Evolution Valley - Puite Creek Canyon - Humphrey's Basin - Piute Pass - North Lake Trailhead. We did the alternate Evolution creek crossing this time and it was easy, water just above my knees (Im 411). Sign up for Outside+ today. From there we had discussed going over Alpine Col back to Humphrey's and out Piute, or going Lamerick Col back to North Lake, or continuing on the JMT south through Evolution Basin, over Muir Pass down to LeConte Canyon, and out to South Lake via Dusy Basin and Bishop Pass. I needed both water and a flat spot. The uphill miles to reach John Muir Pass gave quite a different landscape than we had seen so far. The other entrance is by way of North Lake going over Piute Pass (11,500') and passing through Humphries Basin and Piute Canyon. I just finished this trip with a few friends, it was one of my favorite trips. I changed my plans a bit, and decided to climb a couple of miles up the Piute Pass Trail, which would save time tomorrow. I heard it thundering off to the side of the trail and went over to check it out, and Im glad I did. The Morning Star Mine comprises a group of 18 claims, situated in Secs. First it is ridiculed. Piute Pass 01:05:00 Hutchinson Meadow 02:18:02 Piute Canyon/JMT Junction 3:13:44 Goddard Canyon Junction 3:50:59 McClure Meadow Ranger . Maybe not bathing for three days has its advantages. We hiked most of eac day covering 10-12 miles per day. After my work was done, Id jump in the nearest river, cook, then bear-proof my camp. There are several decent camping spots in the meadow and they are all next to heavy-flowing Piute Creek. First campsite - Blaney Meadow (10 miles). The river is nice to camp by here. Just needed a puffy jacket, could skip the fleece. The 56-chromosome karyotype associated with P. i. neglectus is generally larger than P. i. inornatus and has been identified from the western side of the San Joaquin Valley and the Carrizo Plain (Patton and Rogers 1993). Challenging but absolutely worth it, forever in my memories. A number of camp sites here. Id get my chance eventually. One way for an adult is $15, round-trip $28; children 12 and under are $7 and $13. The ferry is $25 roundtrip, or $13 one way. Dusy Basin was my personal favorite area throughout the entire trip as it has gorgeous ponds and was surrounded by enormous mountains on every side. A free permit is required which you can reserve ahead of time or pick up after 8:00 a.m. at the White Mountain Ranger Station in Bishop, California. They finished up their meal and continued onward, while I read my book and watched the river go by. Crest Piute Pass, then drop down toward Summit Lake. It was not very buggy and lightly rained on 2/8 days. I felt a whining session coming on, Pleeeeese dont make me leave. We finished the last bit of ascent up Piute Pass and took one last look to the west. The trail on the left leads to Lower Honeymoon Lake. Oh well. I have done it over 4 days - 3 nights and my backpack was around 42 pounds. On my way between JMT and Piute there were 5+ stream crossings that necessitated wading. The mosquitos were relentless though. The total distance to Evolution Lake is about 10 miles. We slept in our vehicle at the trailhead the night before starting. Plentiful water (I never carried more than 16 oz.). My mood was improving by the minute! Absolutely beautiful. Laura Manina, my sister and fellow backpacker, shares her experiences and tips on backpacking a 57-mile loop to the Evolution Valley. When I walk through this area again, perhaps I will do the same so I can see it from another perspective. This high col skips the portion in Humphrey's Basin, Piute Meadows and Evolution Valley resulting in total distance of about 35 miles. John muir pass was hardest part, rained and was windy. We started at 8,200 feet and camped at 11,200 feet. Id have the trail to myself for a while. We returned to camp and reorganized and then started the hike into Evolution Valley. Just what I didnt need. Driving times may vary based on conditions. It was only 1:30pm, and I had a decision to make: Was I going to camp near here (where the large, aggressive bear might be prowling) or was I going to continue hiking on the Piute Pass Trail, uphill for miles in this roasting heat? My understanding is that dogs are not allowed in the Kings Canyon National Park. 7/19/2014 - 17.03 miles, 2,992 AEG - Piute Bridge to Evolution Creek The day started with a six mile roundtrip hike to Muir Trail Ranch to obtain our resupply. Head out on this 30.7-mile out-and-back trail near Lakeshore, California. Several of our trails give entry to the John Muir Trail or Pacific Crest Trail with the opportunity to trek in the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. From there, the trail traverses Humphreys Basin and reaches the splendid section of the Pacific Crest Trail known as Evolution Valley. best of luck and make sure you are prepared. slightly uphill or slightly downhill, varying. Roundtrip mileage to the McClure Meadow Ranger Station from the south end of Florence Lake is about 15.5 miles and 1500 feet of elevation gain. Amazing. I also set an early alarm. I climbed upward for two miles without seeing a single decent campsite, either. Fill up on gas at Prather or Shaver Lake. The trail immediately climbed high above the creek, and stayed there, perched on the canyon wall. But the views from the trail made up for it. Bears are not much of a problem along this stretch of the John Muir Trail. We made a few mistakes that cost us a lot of time, however.we didn't take the ferry out, and lost the trail around the lake - a mistake that cost us several hours to climb over boulders and ledges. Pictures posted. The display of grand peaks, a broad, grassy meadow, and a gently meandering stream make the valley a popular destination. I also crossed Evolution creek at the alternate, which was swampy but looked much easier than the main crossing. The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Day 2 Evolution Valley 17.18 2977 AEG Emptied our packs and hiked down to the Muir Trail Ranch to pick our resupply. The best sites we found are located on the east side of the trail directly after we crossed the stream that feeds the lake. The Evolution Loop is a magnificent route through some of the most inspiring terrain in the High Sierra. Day 2: In the morning, we broke camp early and switch-backed up to Bishop Pass. my 21-year-old daughter. Plan a late summer trip to avoid the worst of them. Then climbs through Evolution Meadow and Evolution Valley to reach Evolution Lake; 4,850 ft. of climb, 3,400 ft. of descent in 28 miles. It often has waterfalls cascading from its outlet because of the abrupt drop off. The trail is popular with day hikers and backpackers on multi-day trips to Humphreys Basin, Evolution Valley and beyond. lots of water sources so no worries there but u must have enough water to go by as you will drink alot. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 41 min to complete. Our group of six left a vehicle at the termination point (South Lake trailhead) then drove to the North Lake overnight parking lot and we started our journey in the late afternoon. The contradiction lies in the amount of water all around. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. Lake Thomas A. Edison Ferry: Lake Thomas A. Edison from the ferry: . I hiked onward, rather than head back down. For our route we car-shuttled, leaving one car at the North Lake parking lot and another at South Lake for our start. That night we enjoyed a campfire in Aspen Meadow since we were below 10,000 feet and there were already the makings for a fire ready to go! Then I hiked north, paralleling the water. Jackass Meadow and Ward Lake campgrounds are located near Florence Lake. Glaciers clung to the northern slopes of the mountains, feeding small waterfalls. One time, we found beers in the Muir Hut with a note 'Take only one'. Bugs werent that bad. The final day we packed out. I woke up before dawn, as usual. Starting at Lake Sabrina we could do a proper loop with just two 2 mile stretches on the road. Push to camp spots near the McClure Meadow ranger station; you will be rewarded with the best breakfast scenery the next day (night 2). Then it is violently opposed. Water was everywhere but crossings were Ok. Bugs were not a issue. Following that, we returned to North Lake via Lamarck Col, a high pass just short of 13,000'. We had rain (often with hail) during 5 of our 6 days out, so bring a rain coat and a pack cover. I left the trail to follow right along the creek, and took way too many photos and videos. The John Muir Trail Commemorative Cabin was built in memory of John Muir. Good campsites can be found there also. 4 trip report day 8-12: Red's Meadow Resort to Muir Trail Ranch. It was uphill all the way, and there was occasional shade, as I had hoped, so I didnt get heat stroke or anything. Leave the JMT, and follow the drainage up to Darwin Canyon. Your email address will not be published. Aahhh! Up until Sep 11th there was a shuttle service that we could have used to get from South Lake to the North Lake trailhead -- running a couple of times a day and costing $20. Campsites: Lake Georg, Long Lake, descent down from Dusy Basin, Helen Lake, McLure Meadow, Puite Canyon Trail, Summit Lake. The water was seriously cascading as it made its way over the steep edge of the valley, flowing downward into the South Fork San Joaquin River Valley, which I could see off the edge of space to the north. We slept near the shores of Evolution Lake. The climb up to Piute Pass was uneventful, passing a series of lakes on the way to the day's high point. Permits issued from the White . We hiked up to Piute Creek the first day it was 13.1 miles since the ferry was not running on our hike up. Also included are North Lake, South Lake, Piute Pass, Evolution Valley and Lake Sabrina. Now, an 81-year old. Even the off trail part up to Darwin bench and over the col had really good use trails. Again, I will say that there is plenty of water the whole way, so drink up. We found several amazing campsites just off the east side of the trail that held us warm and protected from the wind. You could do a quick trip, via Echo Col in both directions, in about 4 days. We went north to south. Lots of camping spots with water so you can make your day as long or short as you like. But, conditions are still challenging. The ferry was not running this early in the season. We offer this guided journey in three itineraries: 3-day Ultralight 4-day Backpacking (July 23-26, 2022) 5-day Backpacking (July 16-20, 2022) $3,395: Description Itinerary Resources The John Muir Trail is one of the finest hikes to be found anywhere in the world. The first thing the trail did was cross the river on a wooden bridge, far upstream from its merging with Evolution Creek, so it was still relatively small. Wished we could have camped at Evolution Lake as it's sooooo beautiful but it didn't work out for us. On our way back down we hike about 13 miles and set up camp for the last night. Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. The trail distance from the junction of the San Joaquin River and Evolution Creek to the summit of Muir Pass is 15.4 miles / 24.8 kilometres (mile 113.2 to mile 128.6 in the Blackwoods Press John Muir Trail Atlas). Oh ya, chill and take your time. straightforward trail. My two recommendations. Me either, until we exited the forest at about 11,000 feet and monster granite views appeared. My AllTrails recording showed 59.4 miles at the termination point (South Lake overnight parking lot) with over 10,000' elevation gain. The SteriPen uses UV light to kill the germs. On the fourth day of my trek, I backpacked north from Evolution Lake, down into the Evolution Valley with its lush meadows and waterfalls, then down even further to the South Fork San Joaquin River, which I followed downstream yet more, until I left the JMT/PCT for the Piute Pass Trail, climbing this time, and eventually camped along Piute Creek. Either way takes you over 3 high mountain passes and through incredibly beautiful terrain throughout. Highly recommend spending time in McClure Meadow if possible on this hike. After that, I was down on the floor of Evolution Valley. High Sierra Trails website makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability or suitability of any of its maps. Ahead, tackle a class 2 scramble to Lamarck Col. Crest Lamarck Col, then drop down the backside. John Muir Trail, Evolution Valley, and Goddard Canyon access point. The ferry is worth it if its running. We started at south lake and ended on north lake, backwards from most, and while Piute pass was a hard hike, i think ending on Piute and Humphrey's Basin was a great way to complete the trip. It took us a little over five days (as schedued) to complete the hike. Many thanks to her for this great post and pictures! Piute Pass was comparatively easy with just a few snow patches. There was still quite a bit of snow on the surrounding mountains and still ice in the lake. Video of a PCT hiker butt-sliding under the bridge. . We were lucky with good weather. Imagine youre traveling on a moonscape in the protection of narrow corridors of granite with the imposing presence of two mighty peaks, Langille Peak and Black Giant, in your view. Just finished the loop from south lake to north lake. Elevation 4400 feet I had descended 2500 feet and climbed another 1000 feet to get up here. Follow it 2.1 miles back to the trailhead. The next morning, we hiked past beautiful Wanda Lake and up to Muir Pass where we briefly went into the Muir Hut (built in 1930). Speaking of water, we regularly forded streams ranging from little hip-hop creeks to put-on-your-water-shoes-and-unbuckle-your-pack soakers! dirt and rock trail. From the pass panoramic views extend west across Humphrey Basin to the distant peaks rising above the western side of the South Fork of the San Joaquin Valley. Day 1 South Lake over Bishop Pass to Upper Dusy Basin: 7.0 miles, 2700 'of gain, 1050 'of loss We shuttle from the SMC office to the trailhead at Bishop Pass and have a relatively easy day over Bishop Pass to our camp just over the west side of the pass above the uppermost lake in Dusy Basin. The trail even flattened out to make my way easier. Hundreds of feet of granite on one side, and beautiful open meadow on the other. Golden trout present. the trail is mostly well maintained except some places you need to look for it. Most of the fellas caught small California Golden trout in the lake. Piute Pass Trail - North Lake Beginning in lodgepole pine and quaking aspen, the trail follows the creek at the foot of Piute Crags and Mount Emerson. But 6-year-old Gregory "was an absolute trooper," said Steward, as . When Leor Pantilat's FKT for the Evolution "loop" came up in my news feed, I skimmed it and moved on, having other things on my mind. One of the greatest hikes I've ever done. Darwin via the class 3 West Ridge. There were hikers with quick-drying shoes that just walked right in, but most of us had a chance to talk as we dried our feet. Thousands upon thousands of happy people enjoying the wilderness. On the fourth day of my trek, I backpacked north from Evolution Lake, down into the Evolution Valley with its lush meadows and waterfalls, then down even further to the South Fork San Joaquin River, which I followed downstream yet more, until I left the JMT/PCT for the Piute Pass Trail, climbing this time . Building anything out here must be quite the challenge. The benefits of hiking, more than you can imagine! After lunch was finished, I reluctantly put on my pack and continued hiking in the roasting sun. Your email address will not be published. Deer are seen occasionally. however, if you are an average backpacker like me, expect some brutal acents and decents. to North Lake Road, 20 mi to Pine Creek 856 110 to 114 SEKI - Goddard (28) Aspen Meadow & Goddard Creek Junction 851 to 855 114 to 121 SEKI - McClure Meadow (33) Evolution Valley, McClure, and Colby Meadows 845 to 851 121 to 127 SEKI - Evolution Basin (34) Evolution Lake, Wanda Lake, to Muir Pass 838.5 to . Mendel, which is part of the Evolution range. Evolution Lake was beautiful! A mother deer plus two babies. mostly exposed to the sun so take a good cover. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. No smoke from the California wildfires. Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). It was breathtaking up there. Yay! During my summer as a volunteer wildlife technician in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, I spent my days trekking with a pack full of tracking equipment to survey animal populations. 27, 28, 33 and 34, T. 15 N., R. 14 E., S. B. M., on the east slope of the Ivanpah range of mountains, in Mescal Mining District, 8 miles north of Cima. 5 trip report day 12-16: Muir Trail Ranch to Onion Valley Trailhead. But it helped me make up my mind. They were having a seriously fun time on a hot Summers Day. But the point is we were beat! Another 1.5 miles up the canyon is the turnoff to Evolution Valley. 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