Advice wanted re. beginner Backpacking

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Re: Advice wanted re. beginner Backpacking

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The Jennie Lakes/Weaver Lake Loop in Jennie Lakes Wilderness is a nice beginner loop. From my understanding, a permit is not required for the area:

http://www.sierrawild.gov/wilderness/jennie-lakes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll second the Horseshoe Meadow trailhead. I did that last summer and summited Mt. Langley in mid-July. Base camped at Cottonwood Lakes #4. But if I was to do it again, I'd probably base camp at Cottonwood Lakes #5 and head up Langley via Old Army Pass. After messing around on Instagram after the trip, I guess Tom Hanks was supposedly hiking in that area (some other hikers that we met hashtagged Mt. Langley and took a photo with him on the trail). So, I guess you might see a celeb??!?!?! Two birds with one stone I guess.. esp if you're on vacation. Not many people can say they summited a 14er while meeting Forrest Gump in the process. Btw.. if you're interested, here's a link to my trip report up to Langley:

http://www.trailspace.com/forums/trip-r ... 47785.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Advice wanted re. beginner Backpacking

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macchiolives wrote:The Jennie Lakes/Weaver Lake Loop in Jennie Lakes Wilderness is a nice beginner loop. From my understanding, a permit is not required for the area:

http://www.sierrawild.gov/wilderness/jennie-lakes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll second the Horseshoe Meadow trailhead. I did that last summer and summited Mt. Langley in mid-July. Base camped at Cottonwood Lakes #4. But if I was to do it again, I'd probably base camp at Cottonwood Lakes #5 and head up Langley via Old Army Pass. After messing around on Instagram after the trip, I guess Tom Hanks was supposedly hiking in that area (some other hikers that we met hashtagged Mt. Langley and took a photo with him on the trail). So, I guess you might see a celeb??!?!?! Two birds with one stone I guess.. esp if you're on vacation. Not many people can say they summited a 14er while meeting Forrest Gump in the process. Btw.. if you're interested, here's a link to my trip report up to Langley:

http://www.trailspace.com/forums/trip-r ... 47785.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hey there macchiolives,

Welcome to the forum. First post and you're already giving helpful information. Thanks.
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Thanks @Tom_H! I've been lurking around this site to garner information and I've finally signed up :nod:
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Hi Macchiolives,

Welcome to HST! Thank you for helping a fellow HST member out with your intell, this
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Re: Advice wanted re. beginner Backpacking

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Thanks @Maverick! You and the other moderators/members have MUCH more info than I do so that's why I've been lurking for so long. Nice to have finally joined though!
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