Loop around Lake Italy 9/1-9/6

[Ethan]

Is anyone interested in joining me for a loop around Lake Italy? Leaving LA area on 8/30 in the late afternoon, hiking 9/1-9/6 from the Pine Creek TH.
About 8-10 miles per day. I have 2 open permit spots as a friend hurt his back.

Details:
Day 1 (9/1): Pine Creek TH (7,405’) to Honeymoon Lake (10,435’), 6.4 miles.
Day 2 (9/2): Honeymoon Lake (10,435’) over Italy pass (12,400’), then down to Bear Creek on the JMT (9,330’), 10.2 miles (via unmaintained trail from the pass to JMT).
Day 3 (9/3): Bear Creek (9,330’) over Selden Pass (10,860’) to Sallie Keyes Lakes (10,400’), 7.3 miles.
Day 4 (9/4) : Sallie Keyes Lakes (10,400’) to Piute Creek Bridge (8,050’),7.4 miles.
Day 5 (9/5): Piute Creek Bridge (8,050’) to End of French Canyon (10,660), 9.7 miles.
Day 6 (9/6): End of French Canyon (10,660’) over Pine Creek Pass (11,150’) to Pine Creek Trailhead (7,405), 9.1 miles. Return home.


Ethan

[Ethan]

Trip Cancelled Due to Forest Service Closure.

[Richardtr6]

I did that trip four years ago but in reverse (clockwise). I love that part of the Sierras, particularly Marie Lake and the lakes at the top end of French Canyon. Here is a link to the trip we made - just play it backwards

https://youtu.be/5nhdGtpoTxk