Just got pneumonia so my backpacking season has prematurely ended
. BUT there is still Fall time! I was hoping to head out to Hamilton Lake and Precipice via the HST in mid-September before the weather goes south. Level 4 and Class 3 experience BUT I have no intention of doing Pant's pass or anything of the sorts for this trip.
My trip itineraries looks like this for now
Day 1: Camp at Lodgepole and try to secure a walk-in permit on a Monday/Tuesday.
Day 2: If permit process goes as planned, depart from Crescent Meadows and make the 14 mile trek to Big Hamilton and call it a day
Day 3: Thought about day hiking it up to Precipice but is it worth going into Nine Lake Basin and camping at one of the Lakes there?
Day 4: Depart Nine Lake Basin and head back to Big Hamilton for another night (the misses will definitely NOT want to head back to the trailhead all at once
Day 5: Head back to Crescent Meadow
So in total, 3 nights 4 day trip.
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OR
As the significant other is hesitant about the first day distance and elevation gain,
Day 1: Camp at Lodgepole and try to secure a walk-in permit on a Monday/Tuesday.
Day 2: If permit process goes as planned, depart from Crescent Meadows and make the 10 mile trek to Bearpaw Meadows and call it a day
Day 3:Head up to Big Hamilton and call it a short day, Day Hike it to Precipice
Day 4: Head Back to Bearpaw (Or Tamarack Lake worth it?) or just exit (depends if we feel like 15 mile day)
Day 5: Exit for sure
Look forward to your thoughts! I promise I'll come back with lots of photos and a trip report!
Much appreciated,
-Kevin
