Lamarck Col
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 4:30 pm
TITLE: Lamarck Col
GENERAL OVERVIEW: It gives access between Lamarck Lakes (Inyo NF) and Darwin Canyon (Kings Canyon NP)
CLASS/DIFFICULTY: Class 2
LOCATION: HST Map
ELEVATION: 12,960 ft
USGS TOPO MAP (7.5'): Mount Darwin
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Leave the Lamarck Lakes Trail between the two lakes (UTM 542196) approximately where the trail crosses the stream. Descend the use trail southwest thru a clearing and small pond climbing the steep slope above, continue southwest thru a sandy valley to the small lake (pond) situated below the Lamarck ridgeline and at the base of the seasonal glacier/snowfield. There are different locations indicated online for where Lamarck Col proper is located, it's location is at: 37.1904900, -118.6673300
Once at the top start you descent keeping north of the lakes, try to slowly descend toward Lake #4, as you get closer you will encounter numerous use trails, pick one and descend in Darwin Canyon skirting the lakes on their northern side. Make sure to turn around and memorize the location of Lamarck Col, if you carry a camera turn around and take several shots so you will ascend towards the correct location on you way back.
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GENERAL OVERVIEW: It gives access between Lamarck Lakes (Inyo NF) and Darwin Canyon (Kings Canyon NP)
CLASS/DIFFICULTY: Class 2
LOCATION: HST Map
ELEVATION: 12,960 ft
USGS TOPO MAP (7.5'): Mount Darwin
ROUTE DESCRIPTION: Leave the Lamarck Lakes Trail between the two lakes (UTM 542196) approximately where the trail crosses the stream. Descend the use trail southwest thru a clearing and small pond climbing the steep slope above, continue southwest thru a sandy valley to the small lake (pond) situated below the Lamarck ridgeline and at the base of the seasonal glacier/snowfield. There are different locations indicated online for where Lamarck Col proper is located, it's location is at: 37.1904900, -118.6673300
Once at the top start you descent keeping north of the lakes, try to slowly descend toward Lake #4, as you get closer you will encounter numerous use trails, pick one and descend in Darwin Canyon skirting the lakes on their northern side. Make sure to turn around and memorize the location of Lamarck Col, if you carry a camera turn around and take several shots so you will ascend towards the correct location on you way back.
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