R03/R04 TR: 8/10-8/12 2020- Granite Park/Granite Bear Pass/Feather Pass

[Slow_AF]

I began my hike from Pine Creek Pass TH. I hiked up into Granite Park and camped in the upper part of the basin. The area seems very true to its name as I felt completely surrounded by bare granite in every direction . The next morning I climbed over Granite Bear Pass and dropped into the Bear Lakes Basin. This was a very nice area. The lakes are a deep blue color that I found unique to other lakes I past. After a beautiful walk through the basin I climbed up and over Feather Pass. The walk down from Feather Pass was wonderful. The whole way down to La Salle Lake and onto Merriam Lake was very scenic. I camped at Merriam Lake. It was nice having the whole area to myself. The next morning I hiked over Pine Creek Pass and back down to the Trailhead. I enjoyed this hike very much and I’m motivated to spend more time in the Bear Lakes Basin when I have more time.

[giantbrookie]

Gracious that is a lot of ground to cover in 3 days. Those two passes make it possible.

[mckee80]

Slow? Haha. I took a week doing a similar route last year. Beautiful area!

[Harlen]

Great route! But you say nothing about a dog? There may be a penalty for entering a dog-friendly area without a dog.
Dogs are disappointed with you.

[Slow_AF]

Great route! But you say nothing about a dog? There may be a penalty for entering a dog-friendly area without a dog.
Dogs are disappointed with you.

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Haha, My city dogs would be like fish outta water up there. One day!