Great hike to explore the backcountry and multiple parks. Our total hiking miles over 5 days was 41.8 miles then we caught the ferry for the extra couple. The ferry was not running yet. Front Runners List: Click to see list completion progress by climbers that log their climbs using Peakbagger.com. My mood was improving by the minute! Your email address will not be published. The canister is a whole lotta bulky but is worth its weight should a bruin decide hed like some chocolate with his berries. We made a few mistakes that cost us a lot of time, however.we didn't take the ferry out, and lost the trail around the lake - a mistake that cost us several hours to climb over boulders and ledges. The hike isn't strenuous, and even the switchbacks didn't feel that bad. It all worked out in the end, however. Hiking Distance: 19 miles Overnight temps didn't drop below 40 F. I like the big vistas so I think I would do the Lamarck Col Route from the North Lake Trailhead to Evolution Lake next time and skip Piute Canyon. I never made it that deep into the backcountry that summer. Camp, or finish the last 2.7 miles to the trailhead. From there, the trail traverses Humphreys Basin and reaches the splendid section of the Pacific Crest Trail known as Evolution Valley. My first suggestion is if you have seven days to make this trip, your body and spirit will thank you. We returned to camp and reorganized and then started the hike into Evolution Valley. Evolution lake is awesome. The North Lake-South Lake loop is the famous "Rainbow Trail" and includes spectacular scenery visiting such areas as Dusy basin, Le Conte Canyon, Muir Pass, Evolution valley, and Humphrey's Basin. Evolution Valley. An epic (almost) loop in the heart of the Sierras. This will bring you onto the PCT north of Evolution Valley, a distance of about 16 miles. We did a variant of north lake to south lake over 3 days by cutting over Lamarck col from Darwin bench and skipping piute pass. Day 1 South Lake over Bishop Pass to Upper Dusy Basin: 7.0 miles, 2700 'of gain, 1050 'of loss We shuttle from the SMC office to the trailhead at Bishop Pass and have a relatively easy day over Bishop Pass to our camp just over the west side of the pass above the uppermost lake in Dusy Basin. GoPro video as I crossed the wooden bridge. We passed more than a dozen lakes some of which I will mention when I upload photos. One downside though: it's freaking hard. Lodging is available at Vermilion Valley Resort at Lake Edison and also at nearby Mono Hot Springs. No water issues at all--everything is flowing well. Absolutely beautiful. Distance: 8.8 miles Time: 5-7 hours Difficulty: Strenuous Gain/Loss: +498'/-1,537 Dogs: No When to go: Late July-Early October It may be called a 'creek', but Piute Creek was raging! No more High Sierra tundra for me today! We remained on the JMT at the Goddard Canyon junction and continued up a series of switchbacks that led us to a stream crossing where we had to take off our hiking boots & put on our water shoes and continue towards Evolution Valley. Peaks north of Bishop Pass, and south of Piute Pass form two basic groups, Bishop Group and Evolution Group. Us silly girls didnt expect something for nothing did we? Reports of hail and lightning from others along the trail. Life was good again. At least there might be shade along this section, I thought to myself. $4,995: August 6-11. Video of a waterfall on Piute Creek near my campsite in lower Piute Canyon. Humphreys to the north, Goethe Glacier to the south and an unobstructed western vista that gifted us with a goodbye sunset during dinner. Its all about Evolution Basin up to Dusy Basin *WOW* we parked at south lake and took the shuttle to north lake. Day two Continue on Piute Pass to reach the JMT (and enter the national park) at mile 17.4. Edit Last Edited by tomripley30 Sights to See North Lake Campground Stock Camp Summit Lake 4 days 3 nights 2 passes had a great time. Piute Creek You then head south on the JMT, along the river until you reach the junction with the Goddard Canyon Trail. it has all the beauty you can think of, in fact you will get a beauty intake overdoz lol. I recommend taking the ferry to avoid the lake hike; the view doesn't much change, and there's a lot of clutter around the lake campsites that take away from it. It tasted cold and fresh. We are here: Evolution Basin Total Mileage: ~57 miles Total Elevation Loss/Gain: ~9,500 feet (a few hundred feet more gain than loss) Length: 6 days Trailhead: We started at North Lake at Piute Trailhead (~9,400 feet) Mountain Passes: Piute, Muir and Bishop Parking is tough right now because of construction on south lake rd, but it looks nearly done. Backpackers are really friendly and fun, so it was a good time. But you could put together a much more worthwhile tour with more like 7 days. The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This wasnt a trivial decision. The fourth day we packed back to the Florence lake JMT trail junction. That felt great! Completed hike Aug 14. Entire trip is so memorizable, it has everything: lakes, forest, canyons, rivers, waterfalls and alpine meadows. Day 4: Today turned out to be a truly cushy one. This is high country and we had a brief hail & wind storm as well as our coldest overnight stay (mid 20 degrees Fahrenheit). Then continue up the valley to McClure Meadow. A boat-taxi across the lake is available from the trailhead in the summer. The rivers and meadows are stunning. I needed both water and a flat spot. Me either, until we exited the forest at about 11,000 feet and monster granite views appeared. Its about half way down Dusy basin. In other words, I was probably dehydrated. Piute Pass 01:05:00 Hutchinson Meadow 02:18:02 Piute Canyon/JMT Junction 3:13:44 Goddard Canyon Junction 3:50:59 McClure Meadow Ranger . We found the trailhead about 1/3 mile away and hiked a few miles to Loch Leven. Next time will have to aim to go under 30 pounds. Personally, I simply call it a crazy, beautiful valley with great views. Ahead, tackle a class 2 scramble to Lamarck Col. Crest Lamarck Col, then drop down the backside. The Section maintains historic summit registers at Bancroft Library on the University of California, Berkeley campus.. Piute Pass: Begins at North Lake. Good campsites can be found there also. I was overjoyed, and felt a million times better. This site had been used for years, and there were several flat spots. There are several decent camping spots in the meadow and they are all next to heavy-flowing Piute Creek. Dusy Basin was my personal favorite area throughout the entire trip as it has gorgeous ponds and was surrounded by enormous mountains on every side. No smoke from the California wildfires. Continue straight at this 3-way in Hutchinson Meadow. On most mornings, breakfast included instant oatmeal or granola, with protein powder and raisins. Beautiful trip! Trailhead: Florence Lake, 84 miles east of Fresno, elevation 7,300 feet Anon. It is a hard one but worth it. Several of our trails give entry to the John Muir Trail or Pacific Crest Trail with the opportunity to trek in the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. That was a big mistake. Many thanks to her for this great post and pictures! This famous combo-trail will be our path for the next 26.5 miles. The trail on the right leads north into French Canyon. The next morning we discovered more good sites at the west end of the lake. First campsite - Blaney Meadow (10 miles). Bishop and Muir Pass are still very snowy. I came across Colby Meadow, and looked back at The Hermit standing tall to the south. After we got a bit past Summit Lake, we left the trail and headed to Lower Desolation Lake, Desolation Lake and Mesa Lake, where we camped for the night. That pond is the same pond I had lunch at last year descending from Bishop Pass into Le Conte Canyon. Speaking of water, we regularly forded streams ranging from little hip-hop creeks to put-on-your-water-shoes-and-unbuckle-your-pack soakers! View full map Reviews (235) Photos (774) 5 4 3 2 1 4.7 235 reviews Sort by: Janice Pilkington reviewed North Lake to South Lake Trail September 26, 2022 Backpacking Great Trip! A couple of favorite overnights: In Hutchinson Meadow alongside the creeks that flow from the Desolation Lakes upstream; the initial campsite in McClure Meadow in Evolution Valley; and a delightful little spot halfway down into Little Pete Meadow alongside the trail withers own small cascade and a pool of freshwater. Well, yeah, maybe then. Goode, Bishop Lake, Jigsaw Pass. Rattlesnakes are always possible; but with the popularity of the trail, rattlesnakes are rarely seen. Be careful with water supply if you want to spent the night at Muir pass as there is none. Day 5: Cushy Day was followed by Payback Day. 11/10/2022 - Expect winter conditions. this trail is definitly one of the top 5 trails in sierras. Youll find other good campsites on this knoll. Now I can say, beeen there in a sing-song tone suggesting my best time ever in the land of granite. I had heard from many thru hikers that Evolution Valley was the absolute best. Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Leisurely pace over 6 days / 7 nights, This was an amazing hike! The trail is popular with day hikers and backpackers on multi-day trips to Humphreys Basin, Evolution Valley and beyond. So prepare rain And wind covering if comfort is a must. 27, 28, 33 and 34, T. 15 N., R. 14 E., S. B. M., on the east slope of the Ivanpah range of mountains, in Mescal Mining District, 8 miles north of Cima. The Florence Lake Store carries basic food and camping supplies. Also a ton of mosquitos. After my work was done, Id jump in the nearest river, cook, then bear-proof my camp. Mosquitoes burst forth in early and mid-summer, especially around the meadow areas near the Muir Trail Ranch and Evolution Valley. To win Best in Show our site sported a ledge, floating above a yakkety brook, Mt. Most of the fellas caught small California Golden trout in the lake. Piute Creek Crosing: Bridge at Piute Creek Crossing: Layers: Western juniper, and its cones: Driving times may vary based on conditions. The metal bridge over Piute Creek marks the border between Kings Canyon National Park and the John Muir Wilderness. "Ridicule is the tribute that mediocrity pays to genius. Evolution Valley was about four miles long, and descended from 10,000 to 9,000 feet elevation, which was quite a mellow grade, and definitely below the treeline. The best sites we found are located on the east side of the trail directly after we crossed the stream that feeds the lake. The Morning Star Mine comprises a group of 18 claims, situated in Secs. We slept near the shores of Evolution Lake. Heres how I did it: Day one Take the Piute Pass Trail from North Lake Campground, 20 miles west of Bishop, and hike six miles gaining 2,000 feet to make camp near Upper Golden Trout Lake (no camping within 400 feet). Monday, they crossed 11,500-foot Piute Pass. P. i. psammophilus is known from the Salinas Valley and may be a synonym of P. i. neglectus (Best 1993; Williams et al. This trek met every expectation I had plus some! We started at south lake and ended on north lake, backwards from most, and while Piute pass was a hard hike, i think ending on Piute and Humphrey's Basin was a great way to complete the trip. Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. Another 1.5 miles up the canyon is the turnoff to Evolution Valley. The first day of hiking is over moderate terrain with meadows and the occasional company of the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible Once over Bishop Pass, we descended down approximately 5-6 miles to South Lake where we ended our journey. 11/10/2022 - Expect . Conditions were great! Day 2: Continue on Piute Pass to reach the JMT (and enter the national park). Pass along rocky shores of Evolution Lake JMT092 Location: 37.054474, -118.501686 Start of the Golden Staircase, last section of the JMT to be completed. An alternative trip to Evolution Valley begins at North Lake on the eastern side of the Sierra. Water is abundant if you plan it right. Having driven by this part of the Sierras countless times on Hwy 395, gazing at that saw-toothed range, I always wanted to be the Norman Clyde, the John Muir, the Clarence King who had the privilege of a first ascent or true solitary immersion. Meadows and trees and waterfalls were on my menu. We hiked most of eac day covering 10-12 miles per day. A number of camp sites here. Along the way it climbs over 13,000' passes, wanders beneath high . Day three Descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. Some hikers like to stop for a soak at the public hot springs across the river, just beyond the Muir Trail Ranch. Water was everywhere but crossings were Ok. Bugs were not a issue. the mouth of Evolution Valley. In August we did North lake to south lake direction which avoided the climb up to Bishop pass. But we didnt see any rangers. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. It was great to get back and do another hike in the High Sierra. You have to cross a river to get to them. Now I cant breathe for another reason. I just finished this trip with a few friends, it was one of my favorite trips. Allow extra driving time to Florence Lake. On our way back we crossed even more upstream, and thank goodness we did, because it was a lot shallower there (water came up right below my hips) which made it much easier to cross. Pat was the captain of the ferry and Charlie ran the little store, nice couple. Most of our campsites were fantastic with waterfalls or pretty lakes. Campsites: Lake Georg, Long Lake, descent down from Dusy Basin, Helen Lake, McLure Meadow, Puite Canyon Trail, Summit Lake. We are slow hikers. Hike down 6.6 miles to LeConte Canyon, which is a very beautiful, deep canyon with lush meadows and forests. I heard it thundering off to the side of the trail and went over to check it out, and Im glad I did. Bishop Pass Trail to John Muir Trail to Piute Trail. First it is ridiculed. Along the way I came across the Muir Rock which I had seen on the topo map. From there we pass through the giant cirque of Humphreys Basin, and into Hutchinson Meadow, and Piute Canyon. By heading upstream on a use-trail for a quarter mile to a meadow, you will find a shallower ford. I left the trail to follow right along the creek, and took way too many photos and videos. Dinners were instant potatoes with packaged salmon or tuna along with instant soup or couscous. I ate my usual cup of hot oatmeal and packed up my gear. The trail wandered along through the forest, not far from Evolution Creek, which was flowing peacefully and slow. No mosquitos. Just what I didnt need. Didn't make it up to the lake, but SO HAPPY that we made it to the Hermit. however, if you are an average backpacker like me, expect some brutal acents and decents. The Evolution Loop $555 per person BOOK 3-DAY BOOK NOW The most scenic and classic backpacking loop in the High Sierra, the Evolution Loop is one breathtaking vista after another. I went down to the water and splashed some on my head. This is an excellent report on a great hiking trip. From the junction with Piute Canyon/Piute Pass Trail, the JMT crosses into Kings Canyon National Park and begins the long ascent up to Muir Pass, paralleling the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. Mendel, which is part of the Evolution range. Is there some exception for Evolution Valley? This was the most difficult day as we ascended over 3200 with 30+ & 40+ lb packs. As I hiked along, I met several PCT Through-Hikers heading north. Evolution Basin. We slept in our vehicle at the trailhead the night before starting. We hiked up to Piute Creek the first day it was 13.1 miles since the ferry was not running on our hike up. Day 3: Today was another up and over day. Breathtaking landscapes. From there, you head back west and up up up to Evolution Valley and then Evolution Basin - finally topping out at the summit of Muir Pass. Completed end of July 2022. Once we reached the pass at 11,955 feet, we were gifted with the sight of Muir Hut constructed in 1930 by the Sierra Club, with the intention of sheltering hikers that may find themselves caught in unsavory weather. The Vanderbilt Mine is located partly on private land in the San Bernardino County, two miles west of California-Nevada state lines in the New York mountains four miles southeast of the Ivanpah valley within the Mojave National Preserve. One way for an adult is $15, round-trip $28; children 12 and under are $7 and $13. For trail conditions and more details about this hike, check out my YouTube Video I made from this backpacking trip on my channel: Kikis Adventures. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. My inner dialogues attitude was quickly adjusted when I looked back from whence we cameMt. I had 2500 feet of climbing to do tomorrow, and I wanted to get as much of it done as possible while it was still cool. My two recommendations. The uphill miles to reach John Muir Pass gave quite a different landscape than we had seen so far. Video of a PCT hiker butt-sliding under the bridge. Evolution Valley elevation: 9,500 feet Well worth every step! Ooops! Oh well. mostly exposed to the sun so take a good cover. Lake Thomas A. Edison Ferry: Lake Thomas A. Edison from the ferry: . The trail skirts the northern shore of Loch Leven. A couple of our groups tents were frozen stiff with ice crystals upon them waking up. After descending into the valley, I noticed how hot it was. So we caught the 9:00am ferry across and bought a few things in the little store there. Then got up and hiked to the ferry to see if it was running and what do you know it was! Mosquitoes were everywhere but easily controlled with DEET and an (optional) headnet. This was an absolute must do trail! Slightly brutal at times-especially for a beginner- but the views are unmatched. Spectacular scenery abounds, with tumbling waterfalls, flowing creeks, glittering lakes, stately forests, and imposing mountains galore. Follow it 2.1 miles back to the trailhead. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. It took us a little over five days (as schedued) to complete the hike. Campsite 4: Darwin Canyon. I had my food in a bear cannister, But getting partway up toward the pass seemed like a fine idea. When I walk through this area again, perhaps I will do the same so I can see it from another perspective. Their answers were vague, as expected, but they did say that there was definitely a spot a decent ways up the trail, but they werent great judges of distance. Day four Rest and explore. We camped alone; in fact, we camped alone every night of the trip. Though ruled by an evil mosquito king that keeps his troops busy, Big Pete Meadow (the meadow part should have been our clue) was a delight. Finally it is accepted as self-evident." 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