Re: questions on a mammoth area hike (SHR / lyell headwaters / long creek / etc)
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:31 pm
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jhfowler wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:50 am What a wonderful trip plan!
The SHR is really nice through that part:
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2018/09/05/nancy-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2018/09/ ... cier-pass/
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jhfowler wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:50 am What a wonderful trip plan!
The SHR is really nice through that part:
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2018/09/05/nancy-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2018/09/ ... cier-pass/
Lake Catherine
Bench Canyon is spectacular:
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2019/08/26/bench-canyon/
Bench Canyon
We did a similar loop in upper Lyell fork in late August 2019:
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.com/2019/08/27/lyell-fork/
We crossed below Lake 10217 where it was ankle deep
I would recommend staying on the south side of Lyell Fork as you descend until Hutchings Creek or so, where crossing to the North side will help you avoid a mess of boulders and willows. Then you can re-cross at the High Trail crossing.