Trip Highlights

Day 1 Meet at North Lake, shuttle to South Lake... Day 2 Begin Backpacking, South Lake to Dusy Basin; 8 miles... Day 3 Le Conte Canyon and Big Pete Meadow; 7 miles... Day 4 Muir Pass and Evolution Lake; 12 miles... Day 5 Rest Day at Evolution Lake... Day 6 Evolution Valley; 9.5 miles... Day 7 Piute Canyon; 7.5 miles... Day 8 Piute Pass, North Lake Trailhead; 5.5 miles

Accommodations: 7 nights camping

South Lake to North Lake Backpack

Dusy Basin, King's Canyon, Evolution Region

This 50-mile trek is considered the "Classic Sierra Hike." On this challenging backpack you'll go over three high passes—Bishop, Muir and Piute. Along this hike you will enjoy the most splendid scenery the High Sierra has to offer.

Our hike begins with a steep climb over Bishop Pass into Dusy Basin. Our route takes us into Sequoia National Park, King's Canyon and along the John Muir Trail. We'll cross Muir Pass and camp by exquisite Evolution Lake in the shadow of Mt. Darwin and Mt. Mendel. We'll then head along the San Joaquin River and Piute Canyon to the area near Humphreys Basin. Finally we'll descend Piute Pass to finish our loop hike of the High Sierra.

If your spirit is drawn to high places, if you're a strong, stout-hearted woman and an experienced backpacker then don't miss this premiere High Sierra adventure.

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• Activity: Backpacking
• Date: September 1-8, 2007
• Rating: Challenging
• Cost: $1095
• Deposit: $500

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