Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
- CloudSplitter
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Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Hey everyone! This is my first time posting here, what a great source of information! I'm heading out to the eastern sierra next week (May 14) and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a quick overnight trip in the Golden Trout Wilderness. I've searched the forum and seen some good suggestions, but I thought I'd start a thread just to get the maximum load of this forum's wealth of knowledge.
Here are the obligatory answers:
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 3- Numerous backpacking trips, some x-country travel
***I'm an experienced backpacker, but I'm bringing a young lady who's more of a Level 1-2
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
- Class 1 terrain/trail hiking
- Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings ---comfortable, but not preferred
What is your main interest?
- Lakes
- Big Mountain scenery
- Photography
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
1 Night
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
Ideally 4-5 miles in with the opportunity for some quick afternoon scrambles from camp.
Is there a particular area in the Sierra that your most interested in(Yosemite, SEKI
western sierra start or eastern start ect.)?
Golden Trout Wilderness
Will you be hiking with a dog?
No, this girl's actually quite a looker.
Thanks in advance for all your incredible information!
Here are the obligatory answers:
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 3- Numerous backpacking trips, some x-country travel
***I'm an experienced backpacker, but I'm bringing a young lady who's more of a Level 1-2
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
- Class 1 terrain/trail hiking
- Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings ---comfortable, but not preferred
What is your main interest?
- Lakes
- Big Mountain scenery
- Photography
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
1 Night
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
Ideally 4-5 miles in with the opportunity for some quick afternoon scrambles from camp.
Is there a particular area in the Sierra that your most interested in(Yosemite, SEKI
western sierra start or eastern start ect.)?
Golden Trout Wilderness
Will you be hiking with a dog?
No, this girl's actually quite a looker.
Thanks in advance for all your incredible information!
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Will you be hiking with a dog?
No, this girl's actually quite a looker.
Hey, I hike with two very cute dogs!
-Russ
No, this girl's actually quite a looker.
Hey, I hike with two very cute dogs!
-Russ
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Ha! Those are indeed some beautiful dogs.
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Hi CloudSplitter,
Welcome to HST!
In GTW but 6 miles in, a little over what you asked for by a mile, is Jordan Hot Springs.
Easy walk in to the springs but all the work will be on your return trip to the trail head.
If your into hot springs it may be just the place for you to introduce your girlfriend to
backpacking.
Welcome to HST!
In GTW but 6 miles in, a little over what you asked for by a mile, is Jordan Hot Springs.
Easy walk in to the springs but all the work will be on your return trip to the trail head.
If your into hot springs it may be just the place for you to introduce your girlfriend to
backpacking.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Thanks Maverick! What trailhead would I approach from, and are the hot springs any good for soaking in?
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Yes, and Blackrock Mountain Trailhead.
Out of Kernville drive north on Road 99/Sierra Way about 22 miles, take turn off for
Sherman Pass Road. Turn right and drive 35 miles to Blackrock Information Station
continuing straight on Blackrock Road for 8 miles to the end of the road where the
traihead is located.
Please post a TR when you get back.
Out of Kernville drive north on Road 99/Sierra Way about 22 miles, take turn off for
Sherman Pass Road. Turn right and drive 35 miles to Blackrock Information Station
continuing straight on Blackrock Road for 8 miles to the end of the road where the
traihead is located.
Please post a TR when you get back.
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I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Thanks again Maverick! One thing I failed to mention is that I'll be driving in from Bishop that morning. Any similar ideas coming from a trailhead on the eastern slope? I may be able to squeeze in 2 separate overnights on this trip!
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
There are still a couple of tubs to soak in. Here is a shot of my buddy on one of our hikes there.CloudSplitter wrote:Thanks Maverick! What trailhead would I approach from, and are the hot springs any good for soaking in?
Jordan Hot Springs was once a hub of activity for the Southern Sierra. There is still several old cabins and the horse coral. It even used to be a pretty big supplier of lumber. Do a search on the net and you will be surprised at what comes up. I think that I posted a report with a bunch of picture on here a couple years ago. I'll try to find it for you. It is a long 3.5-4ml walk back up out of the canyon though.
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Awesome! The more I look at the directions the more it seems it may be too far out of my way driving-wise though. I'll be coming from Bishop that morning and then heading to Death Valley the next day. My only shot at this one would be on my way back to the bay at the end of the vacation (if the young lady is still talking to me then), so any suggestions coming off trailheads closer to 395 would be greatly appreciated! I'm so glad I found this forum, you guys rock!
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Re: Trip suggestion for Golden Trout Wilderness
Definitely too long of a drive with you going to DV the next day, but maybe even better
towards your way back to the Bay Area, a good hot spring after several days of travel
and hiking maybe just the thing your body can use.
towards your way back to the Bay Area, a good hot spring after several days of travel
and hiking maybe just the thing your body can use.
Professional Sierra Landscape Photographer
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member: http://reconn.org
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