Moraine Lake into Big Arroyo
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 8:23 pm
My buddy & I will be backpacking in Mineral King next week. We're considering - emphasis on considering - going X-country from Moraine Lake into Big Arroyo. Has anyone out there ever tried out &, if so, how would you describe the level of difficulty?
About 4 years ago, we ran into a couple of guys in Big Arroyo who had climbed down one of its steep, rocky walls. They took a way more hazardous route than we want to try. Further down canyon - almost due south of Moraine Lake - it looks moderate & not so steep that you'd need ropes, etc. I've surveyed the route from the Willow Creek trail side of Big Arroyo, & it didn't look so bad, but that could be deceiving.
Anyhow, if anyone has any experience with trying the route, or know anyone who has, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.
About 4 years ago, we ran into a couple of guys in Big Arroyo who had climbed down one of its steep, rocky walls. They took a way more hazardous route than we want to try. Further down canyon - almost due south of Moraine Lake - it looks moderate & not so steep that you'd need ropes, etc. I've surveyed the route from the Willow Creek trail side of Big Arroyo, & it didn't look so bad, but that could be deceiving.
Anyhow, if anyone has any experience with trying the route, or know anyone who has, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.