With that context, I need some advice and insight:
--What are the campsite/great spots around Gilbert, Flower and maybe even up to Pothole lakes? If you were only going that far, which would you set camp at, and is there a great place to do so? I'm particularly interested to be away from, or at least above, the trail since I will have a pretty large group on the permit.
--How's the fishing in those lakes? If you're a lure fisher, which commercial lures and sizes would you suggest for this area?
--I'm getting mixed responses from the Ranger stations regarding the TH at Onion Valley. Some have suggested it would be totally cool for my group to arrive late Friday night, park at the TH, sleep there, cook in the morning and head out. Another suggested we must use the Onion Valley campground. (Either way, we're gonna be those guys, pulling into camp at 11:30pm). What's your take, and advice on this?
--Any chance of that chairlift being installed, so I can just ride up and toss water bottles at the trash cans?
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