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Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:37 am
by DAVELA
KEARSARGE PASS has incredible views especially nice in june when the surrounding peaks have snow.
my pics link:
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Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:42 am
by East Side Hiker
Two things:

The passes in the West Walker drainage are very nice. As opposed to the great gnarly passes of the southern Sierra (my favorite is still Shepherd), they are truely examples of the "Gentle Wilderness." Dorthy Lake Pass, Emigrant Pass, Wolf Cr Lake Pass... They are far away, gentle, and little used, but beautiful.

Another thought is this - passes that roads go over.

My favorite road pass is Sonora Pass. Walking up Sonora Pk from Sonora Pass is one of the best walks for flower freaks. Carson Pass is my second favorite. And the walk from there to Round Top is another great flower show.

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 3:34 pm
by fishmonger
I don't like Taboose Pass very much, but Sawmill pass kills you twice as much going up. It starts lower, is longer and you lose some elevation in the middle. The lower section is loose sand heading up steep switchbacks. No water for the first 4 or 5 miles. It's also 2 miles longer to the top than Taboose, and on the downhill side west of the pass you have to watch to stay on trail, as it gets very little use and is overgrowing in many areas. On the ohter hand, Sawmill pass is far more scenic than Taboose.

Haven't done Baxter yet but will add that next year perhaps.

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Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:37 pm
by rlown
the bunny is a nice touch to the photo. :)

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:27 pm
by gary c.
rlown wrote:the bunny is a nice touch to the photo. :)
Reminds me of a monkey we used to see a lot of. :)

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 10:31 am
by hikerchick395
fishmonger wrote:
Haven't done Baxter yet but will add that next year perhaps.
Does anyone know first hand if there is a new trailhead yet at Oak Creek (Baxter Pass?)

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:35 am
by fishmonger
rlown wrote:the bunny is a nice touch to the photo. :)

it is a mouse, and he's got 4 Muir Trails behind him. Tough little guy.

here mousie is having some Starbucks instant in the Muir Hut

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Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:32 pm
by evan
Fishmonger-

Mousie gets two big thumbs up and a giant :D How can someone not smile when he/she sees Mousie? I'm willing to bet that Mousie makes a Great companion on your solo adventures!
PS- Thats one spolied Mousie, Starbucks, thats the life! :lol:
-Evan

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:56 pm
by fishmonger
evan wrote:Fishmonger-

Mousie gets two big thumbs up and a giant :D How can someone not smile when he/she sees Mousie? I'm willing to bet that Mousie makes a Great companion on your solo adventures!
PS- Thats one spolied Mousie, Starbucks, thats the life! :lol:
-Evan
Mousie does know a good cup of joe when he smells it :D He also strikes up conversations with rangers, so much so that they now remember me because of that guy sticking his big ears out of my backpack.

I wonder if Mousie will ever meat Yosemite Chick-On on any of his journeys?

Re: Worst - or Best - Pass in the Sierra

Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:13 pm
by hikerchick395
hikerchick395 wrote:




Does anyone know first hand if there is a new trailhead yet at Oak Creek (Baxter Pass?)


Never mind...answered my own question...drove up there today and it's there, burnt trees and all. (That flood washed away whole ranches!)