Minaret Lake Loop (Clockwise)
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:47 pm
Hi all, first time on this super cool forum! Wanted to see if anyone had recently done the Minaret Lake Loop and had any info on conditions. Me and a buddy are planning to do the loop on September 7-9, leaving from Postpile to Minaret Lake where we plan to make camp, moving to Cecile, Iceberg, Ediza, and Shadow before returning by the JMT. Can’t wait!
Firstly, does anyone know how the use trail from minaret lake to Cecile is this year, we have done our research on google earth and have our route planned but a use trail is always nice.
Secondly, does anyone know the condition of the Cecile-Iceberg descent? I’m aware this is considered the most treacherous pass, but I’m hoping that late season the snow will be gone and it will be doable without extra gear, but would be great if someone’s done it recently.
Lastly, we are planning to sleep 1 night at minaret lake, and the second either at Ediza or Shadow to try to make good time on our last day back. I’ve heard that Ediza is truly a cant miss, obviously we will be there, but could anyone advise on camping Ediza vs Shadow Lake?
We are super excited, have our permit and of course will follow LNT. Thanks in advance for any advice/info!
Firstly, does anyone know how the use trail from minaret lake to Cecile is this year, we have done our research on google earth and have our route planned but a use trail is always nice.
Secondly, does anyone know the condition of the Cecile-Iceberg descent? I’m aware this is considered the most treacherous pass, but I’m hoping that late season the snow will be gone and it will be doable without extra gear, but would be great if someone’s done it recently.
Lastly, we are planning to sleep 1 night at minaret lake, and the second either at Ediza or Shadow to try to make good time on our last day back. I’ve heard that Ediza is truly a cant miss, obviously we will be there, but could anyone advise on camping Ediza vs Shadow Lake?
We are super excited, have our permit and of course will follow LNT. Thanks in advance for any advice/info!