He has a higher tresh hold for cold weather than most people. Patrick – That’s so awesome to hear! I thought 22 days was perfect. Cannot wait. But for now, if you are in the process of planning and don’t want to carry more than a week’s worth of food, Onion Valley is a logical place to do your final pickup. The ranger told us that 2:00 or 2:30am would be a good time to wake up, and sunrise would be about 6:30. All that planning and all that hiking to get there. Mosquitos are out there too - I've gotten about 30 bites so far. -Kristen. *Side note: I still owe you guys a post about food drops, and that is high on my priority list. Thanks so much! Hey Jim, I packed a lot as a kid and then started again five years ago, at the age of 58, and have now walked about 2/3 of the JMT. We still had 2 miles and 1,000 feet to climb. He hiked most days in swim trunks. Whitney!Thanks for watching! There are many destinations from this trailhead, including several alpine lakes, and many possibilities for peak bagging if time permits. Hi Ray! Beginning at Onion Valley, the Kearsarge Pass Trail travels through the John Muir Wilderness (area is unavailable). We had just over 3,000 feet to climb in about 4.5 miles, and we weren’t exactly sure how long that would take us. Soon we passed Timberline Lake and this meadow would be the last greenery we encountered until we came down from Whitney the next day. It’s was FREEZING cold up there, but the sunrise was everything we wanted it to be. Maybe it’s because we were nearly three weeks in and our legs were pretty buff at that point, but the point is…don’t get intimidated by the trail talk. In fact, I feel confident saying that was the best birthday dinner of my life. We arrived at Guitar Lake in the mid-afternoon and found all of the campsites were already in the shade. Can’t wait to hear about your next adventure…so come back and tell me about it! Whitney, 22 Lessons from 22 days on the John Muir Trail. Soo happy to read your final post! really insightful and well written-and your photos are amazing! We used headlamps didn’t have any trouble following the trail. I accompanied an AMS-member back down, spent the night again in Mammoth, returned early am next day, and caught up with the rest of the group at: day 2 - treeline north of Forester Pass day 3 - over Forester. Let me know if you have any questions! We also weren’t sure if we would be affected by the altitude. Whitney. Got my permit for August 1st out of Tenaya Lake. Whitn… To play it safe, we set our alarm for 2:00 and packed up in a hurry. Whitney via Kearsarge Pass and John Muir Trails is a 43.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Independence, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Thanks again. Follow the marked trail toward Kearsarge Pass. It was a really cool experience and you will avoid hiking up there with the bulk of the crowds. Next we hit Bighorn Plateau, a flat sandy landscape at 11,430 feet. Kristen, Reading your Blog again. After the sun came up, we were so cold that we couldn’t really stay up there much longer. This was also going to be our last night on the trail, so we really wanted to have some time to relax at camp and enjoy it. …a near perfect dress rehearsal for Mt Whitney. We hung out on the top and soaked it all in before going down the other side into Sequoia National Park. The pyramid shaped peak in the picture below is East Vidette Peak. And off we went in the dark, led only by our headlamps. I’ve been to Philmont Scout Ranch 4x, where each trip has been an 11-day adventure with large elevation changes and summits of 12k ft all while carrying a 50lb+ backpack, still, I’m a bit nervous and unbelievably excited to step foot on the the JMT. This ended up adding about 14 miles in total and an additional mountain pass to our trip. Kristen, great job! We reconnected with the John Muir Trail at mile 179.4, and the rest of the afternoon we experienced on and off rain as we descended down into Vidette Meadow. You’re the bomb! Your trip was 22 days with no “zeros” at what reads to be a pretty enjoyable pace. When we got to the Trail Crest, the side trail that leads tot he summit, I think it was about 5:30am. And with limited space in the bear canister, that would have been an issue for us. Brielle – I’m so excited for you! So can I in 1 day summit and get to Lone Pine (Sunday)? You should submit it to GoPro’s Daily Photo of the Day! I’ve had 2 of my photos chosen. Kearsarge Pass. Onion Valley Topo. Whitney – the tallest peak in the continental U.S. Thanks again for the wonderful website and all the effort you’ve put into sharing your JMT experience with us. Bighorn Plateau is also where you catch your first glimpse of Mt. We stopped by the visitor center to pick up our permits and ask some questions about snow in the passes. Point to point; Start at Onion Valley and go down John Muir trail to back side of Mount Whitney, then end at the Whitney Portal. Our current plan is to go to Kearsarge Pass (about a 7 days trek + 1 day to account for summiting Mt. It’s just putting one foot in front of the other while distracting yourself with the alluring landscapes. -Kristen. This will put us in a good place to get to Yosemite Valley by Friday the 21st to meet family. I have permits to do this exact section, Onion Valley over Kearsarge, up Whitney and out the Portal, in four days in late July. I really appreciate that! Rain and hail. Show 4 More Check-Ins Jun 24, 2017 sung kim. Thanks for the tip. The little town which grew up ath the mine was called "Kearsarge City," and the pass came to be called the "Kearsarge Pass," and the mountain just to the north of the pass "Kearsarge Mountain."' Kearsarge Pass Hike. During lunch we got caught in a downpour and shortly after we decided to stop and set up shop. Looking at a list of possible hikes in the area, I decided on Kearsarge Pass for day 2 of my trip, with the possibility of some class 2 and 3 scrambling to Mt. I am 56 and have not back packed in 35 years, but you have inspired me. -Kristen. 1. Thank you for the inspiration! You would choose the "Overnight Exiting Mt Whitney", Trail is "Kearsarge Pass JM31". Kearsarge Lakes to Whitney Portal 4 September 2010 ... We forged ahead to extremely windy and quite crowded plateau below Forester Pass. Staying overnight in Lee Vinning and then catching the YARTS bus into the park the next morning to start the JMT. There are no discounts for annual passes, military, seniors, or children. In addition to the PCT mileage, this section includes an additional 24 miles of trail by the time you have hiked in from Kearsarge Pass and climbed Mt. Hi Kristen! Whitney the next day. I’ve spent the better part of the last couple of days reading the various posts on your site and am more and more excited to begin planning for my trip on the JMT next year. Another Question Kristen. Whitney, North Fork of Lone Pine Creek, and Trail Crest Exit). great job on this series! Kearsarge pass is our favorite “ backyard” Mountain to climb. Can’t wait for my JMT this summer! As you go, your muscles, endurance, and confidence grows, and I felt pretty excited about the transformation I was experiencing….Not to say I wasn’t happy to kick off my shoes and feast on that Mountain House Sweet and Sour Pork birthday dinner. Follow Bearfoot Theory I Kristen Bor’s board JOHN MUIR TRAIL PLANNING on Pinterest. Hiking up those switchbacks in the dark was invigorating. Lots of mixed emotions. Now running 30 pounds lighter, we were able to pick up our pace as we raced the sun to the top. Whitney, but the Ranger at Crabtree told me otherwise. I love your website and it is so helpful. , Most people go north to south because it allows them to adjust to the altitude more slowly. Onion Valley to Mt. Thanks for your support and if you have any other questions, just let me know! I loved your trip report, or I’d better call it “tale”, as it made me dreaming of being there. I am trying to figure out when to book my trip home for. Shortly after lunch, we found our first sign indicating the distance to Mt. Then at night switched to long pants. We were pleased to hear that there was nothing but sun headed our way and that gave us some confidence for Whitney. Langley, but after several cancellations, I decided that I would just take on several day hikes solo. Day 20 also happened to be my 31st birthday. This August, will be my ninth excursion, shortening up the trip; Kearsarge Pass exiting Mount Whitney, planned for August 19, 2019. I had never done anything like this before this trip. Thank you so very much for your reports. We couldn’t tell how far we’d gone or how steep the cliff side was. Many more buildings, residential? We didn’t have a real plan about where we wanted to camp that night, so we just kept trucking along. Yet again, another awesome write-up, with awesome photos. It’s only about 2 miles away and I frolicked to the top by 11:20 am (if I recall correctly, there’s some spotty cell signal along this way for those … This hike began in Onion Valley near Independence CA. If you are flying into the area, it’s probably faster to fly into Reno or Southern California and drive from there. The drive is only a little… Last section hike you mentioned. Still quite nervous about all the planning and food drops and doing the last week by myself as my buddy can\’t take that long off work. Just explore a bit around the lake to find a pre-existing camp spot. Whitney is 53 Miles. Didn't have the time. Whitney – the tallest peak in the continental U.S. Stopping when you want and hauling when need be. Our permits are reserved on the website www.recreation.gov.On their home page search "Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits" to find our list of trails, or search "Mt Whitney" to find Mt Whitney Trail day-use and overnight-use permits. Aug 30, 2017 Kayla Browne. There’s nothing even slightly technical or scary. When I finally made it to the top, I was greeted by a group of fellow hikers, some of who we met earlier on the trail. Located 13 miles west of town. Finished our JMT hike on August 9. Eventually, the rain subsided, and as we emerged from our tent, we got to watch a dramatic cloudy sunset. I plan to summit Mt Whitney beginning from the portal side on August 15th and then continue on the JMT exiting at Onion Valley. -Kristen. By the time we decided to stop for the day at Wright Creek, we’d hiked about 15.5 miles. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. I can’t wait! PS. I quickly grabbed my small daypack, some water, and an extra layer. Loved your journal. I’m so stoked for you and glad these reports have been helpful. Mt Whitney to Kearsarge Pass trailhead PCT MILES COMPLETE: 510.8 PCT mile 770.3 to PCT mile 788.5 Section mileage: 25.8 Days: 6/20 - 6/21 After Whitney, we didn't think anything could possibly top it, but our next day, I was blown away by the transition into Kings Canyon National Park. Having stopped in Lone Pine to hike Mt. Love all your guides but I had a question. This one has fewer crowds than either the JMT or the Kearsarge approach, and the car shuttle is by … Whitney via Kearsarge Pass and John Muir Trails. But it really wasn’t any harder than any of the other passes we had encountered. thank you very much for this gift. Not this time! For this trip, we decided to make our way out to Independence to hike to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley. Vital Statistics: Length (round trip): 9 miles I would really like to do it sooner or later, but coming from the other side of the world (italy) makes the organization of these things a bit difficult unfortunately… Looking forward to read about your next adventure!! Kristen. Whitney , now framed in charcoal storm clouds, were quite different from what we'd seen on our ascent. You are going to have the time of your life. Check out Camino de Santiago in Spain. wow, so many pictures! Everyone sang me happy birthday, and one of the guys up there even gave me a birthday swig of his coveted bourbon. Stormy couple of days but beautiful. If I follow your lead and leave about 4.5 miles to the summit on say Sunday. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until September. For me, the trail from Trail Crest to the top of Whitney, was pretty scary! Pretty Amazing Route that takes the old JMT through Center Basin. Hey there! Hey Jim – Thank you so much for the compliment, and I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Whitney: Ranger viewed small patches of snow at the top of the switchbacks 7/25 - Snow free from Crabtree to Whitney Summit and from Trail Crest to Whitney Summit. We were so happy that we continued on past Guitar Lake. We covered about 240 miles (including our food drops) over 22 days. After a resupply and refresh at the Mt. For my friend Brad, he pretty much stayed in his swim suit, no matter what the weather. enjoyed every word. It started to seem very surreal that we only had 2 days left on our trip. Views were great. We like to travel with a tent or staying in budget hotel/hostel. The hike is strenuous but worth it. Quickly after leaving Upper Vidette Meadow, we emerged above the treeline and slowly made our way up the talus trail. Nice scenary. So we got an early start and enjoyed another view of the Kaweahs, which seemed so much further away coming down from Forester Pass. JMT - Kearsarge Pass to Mt Whitney - Elevation/Mileage Graph This is a fairly rough approximation of the trails between Onion Valley/Kearsarge Pass and Mt Whitney/Whitney Portal, a 50 mile hike of the southernmost segment of the 211 mile John Muir Trail. If you have any questions, just leave a comment below. The USS Kearsarge was named for Kearsarge Peak in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Good luck and happy hiking! Whitney day hike. great resource. While some of the passes are more difficult than others, all of the passes on the trail are manageable, including Forester. Posted by Elliot at Wednesday, October 31, 2007 No comments: Avalon from the top. We remained above the treeline for several miles south of Forester Pass. Overall, the hike down was actually pretty difficult. JOHN MUIR TRAIL TRIP REPORT, THE FINAL SECTION (KEARSARGE PASS TO MT. Kearsarge Pass The Onion Valley trailhead offers access to some beautiful sierra high country and is an excellent area to acclimate prior to a Mt. Definitely send some pictures, or upload them to the Bearfoot Theory Facebook page when you get back. We had even saved some special treats for dessert that night. We couldn’t have been more thankful to end our last full day on the trail this way. https://www.facebook.com/bearfoottheory, And I’ll also be sure to check out the camino de santiago! Kearsarge Pass/Forester Pass/Whitney July 18-24 trail snow predictions please I have a permit to hike from Onion Valley over Kearsarge Pass, then Forester, up to Trail Crest, Mt. Junction Meadow Via Kearsarge Pass and Bubbs Creek Trails, Manzanar Japanese Relocation Site: Manzanar Trail, Onion Valley, Kearsarge Pass, Forrester Pass, Shepherds Pass Backpacking Trip, Onion Valley Campground to Rae Lakes via Kearsarge Pass, Kearsarge Pass Trail to John Muir Trail Loop, Mount Rixford from Onion Valley Campground, Onion Valley to Mt. I see a lot of posts from people hiking that section from North to South (Keersarge Pass to Whitney). So if you are thinking about doing the JMT but have reservations, I hope these John Muir Trail trip reports encourage you to go for it. We were proud, excited, sad. The trail climbs through forest and alpine tundra and past several lakes, including Little Pothole, Gilbert, and Flower Lakes. Thanks and let me know if you have any other questions! The Onion Valley trail-head is a quick 13 mile drive from the Mt Williamson Motel. Then I’ve been told “just hitch a ride to lone pine”, seems a bit wish washy for the end of being gone 29 days when Ive never been gone more than a week. I agree with your assessment of Glenn Pass and the trail to Whitney Portal. Chris's solo hike from Kearsarge to Mt Whitney Sept 4-10 day 1: Whitney portal acclimation day 2: Over Kearsarge pass to Charlotte Lake day 3: Charlotte Lake to Center Basin day 4: Center Basin to unnamed lake near Lake South America via Forester Pass day 5: Unnamed lake to Lower Crabtree Meadow Men are so lucky . Thank you so much for the valuable knowledge. Thank you for breaking down your trip and explaining all the nuances or the permits, food drops and gear selection along with the wonderful write-up and pictures from your trip. * You can not add any links to your comment as was previously mentioned above, John Muir Trail Trip Report: Kearsarge Pass to Mt. Name of the Trail: In this post we call this the “Onion Valley to Whitney Portal Trail” or also known as the “Kearsarge Pass to Whitney Portal Trail”, but really this trail is made up of a bunch of trails connected together including the Kearsarge Pass Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Mount Whitney Trail. The trail to the top of Mt. This is also a great option for overnight camping. Once we descended, the trail zig zagged down the barren terrain with expansive views of the Kaweah subrange off in the distance. And now, in my final John Muir Trail trip report, we reach the grand finale…summiting Mt. That’s awesome you are going to hike the JMT. I thought Glenn Pass was the most difficult and that the trail down to Whitney Portal was fairly rough and unmaintained( especially after the switch backs). Whitney. Highly recommend this hike! Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Thanks Kristen, loved every minute of your trip. Kearsarge Pass to Mt. It was what helped motivate me. And that’s a wrap! long hard day because of big … Whitney with him. We were feeling wet and tired and with Forester Pass just ahead, we didn’t want to risk ascending in the storm. Any suggestions on how to get from Whitney to Lonepine? We went 48 hours without seeing another soul. Wary about the recent storm that dropped snow all over the Sierra, we dropped our Mt. About two weeks ago we finally got our wilderness permit that Was eluding us. I especially loved the gopro shot atop of Whitney. You lose about 5,500 feet over 8 miles and it’s pretty tough on the knees. This hike took me 3.5 days to complete on a solo section hike. Now 15 years later, prioritizing that critical connection with nature continues to improve my life. Whitney. We had a great overnight jaunt into the mountains with some truly impressive views, and the unsure weather ended up bringing some … Proceed past the Kearsarge Pass trail head and through the gate into the … The top of Forester Pass sits at 13,110 feet and marks the official border between Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. Onion Valley to Mt. Just looking for your thoughts here…. According to everything I had read, Guitar Lake was the last source of water before Mt. On this fun, but challenging 4-day hike through the High Sierra Mountains of California, you will pass plenty of glass-like lakes and ponds, including Bullfrog Lake and Tyndall Frog Ponds (which are great for swimming and bathing), traverse rugged passes, climb Forrester Pass, the highest on the Pacific Crest Trail, and finally end your trip by summiting the highest peak in the lower 48 states. I’m going to go submit that photo right now. Standing at 11,709 ft, the pass offers breathtaking views of the John Muir Wilderness and the Owens Valley. I would also recommend hiking to the summit for sunrise. How to Apply for a Southbound John Muir Trail Permit in 2020, Best John Muir Trail Planning Tools, Books & Resources, Best Section Hikes on the John Muir Trail, John Muir Trail Transportation Guide & Planning Tips. But so looking forward to the personal exploration and being away from \”civilization\” for nearly a month. They took off and I started my way up to Kearsarge Pass solo. It’s all about the experience! On the other side of the Avalon mountain. Depending on where you are coming from your day one is most likely going to be setting up your car shuttle from Whitney Portal to Onion Valley. Curious if you or bRad ever tried fishing for food? Whitney ... Kearsarge Pass Trail to Bubbs Creek Trail Jul 2, 2018 Dkj Ohnson. I had mixed feelings waking up on Day 20. Loved reading and seeing the pics. Whitney via Kearsarge Pass and John Muir Trails is a 43.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Independence, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The next morning, I got up and out at 7:30 am and spent a couple of hours with the dad and son before parting ways at 10 am. The first week it felt like it was going so slow, but by the end, time was flying by, and I felt like I could’ve stayed out there even longer. While the evening sky was pretty throughout our whole trip, there weren’t many nights where we had a perfect view of the sun setting over the horizon. Thanks again and I’ll shoot you more emails after my trip!!! The … Thank you for sharing what looks like an epic trip! Did you exit through Onion Valley junction or did you take a different path? We were surprised to find that yes, Forester Pass was long. My brother is currently on the JMT and I would meet up with him on the trail from Kearsarge pass to summit Mt. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I even felt a little emotional up there. The journey headed west over Kearsarge Pass, joined the John Muir Trail, and then headed south towards the west face of Mt Whitney. Something that we learned is that the weather can turn in an instant up there. Top of the pass was busy with day hikers. My goal at Bearfoot Theory is to empower you with the tools and advice you need to responsibly get outside. We wanted the sun! The excitement and the brisk air kept us pushing ahead, while we carefully kept our eye on the time. Whitney, exiting Whitney Portal July 18. Hiked Onion Valley to Kearsarge Pass. The plan was to summit Mt Whitney on the morning of Sept 11 and then exit east to Whitney Portal near Lone Pine, CA. That day we would be tackling Forester Pass. Whitney’s been on my forever but something always prevented it. Williamson hotel in Independence, I climbed back over Kearsarge Pass and into the last stretch of the high sierras. 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