Following the PCT southward another 4 miles will bring you to Evolution Meadow. some forest floor. Evolution Lake was beautiful! The trail immediately climbed high above the creek, and stayed there, perched on the canyon wall. Oh ya, chill and take your time. Reports of hail and lightning from others along the trail. We did the alternate Evolution creek crossing this time and it was easy, water just above my knees (Im 411). Spectacular scenery abounds, with tumbling waterfalls, flowing creeks, glittering lakes, stately forests, and imposing mountains galore. Again, I will say that there is plenty of water the whole way, so drink up. Lots of mosquitos in some areas. The river and steam crossings were simple because the water level is so low at this point in the season. The contradiction lies in the amount of water all around. But the Reader Leader contest was all it took to get me planning again. I did a backpacking trip over the 4th of July weekend over 4 days, starting at Florence Lake, going up to Evolution Lake. Here is a brief summary of our route: South Lake Trailhead - Bishop Pass - Dusy Basin - LeConte Canyon - Muir Pass - Evolution Valley - Puite Creek Canyon - Humphrey's Basin - Piute Pass - North Lake Trailhead. This great hike to scenic Piute Pass ascends beneath the multi-hued Piute Crags to a beautiful lakes basin tucked beneath Mt. 1 decision & planning. At Muir Pass base, if the snow looks significant above, take the first stream crossing at the very bottom of Muir Pass because the stream only gets deeper going up. Switchbacks up were very nice. 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! Located in California's beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Inyo National Forest offers challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and unparalleled views. Piute Pass Trail - North Lake Beginning in lodgepole pine and quaking aspen, the trail follows the creek at the foot of Piute Crags and Mount Emerson. Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). Now that the best parts of the trek were over (quite possibly), I was beginning to yearn for home. That was the new plan, I decided. We descended down Muir Pass which seemed endless until camping near the Le Conte Ranger Station. Cottonwood to Onion Valley: Onion Valley to Bishop Pass: Evolution Loop: July 28-August 4. Completed end of July 2022. I kept hoping to find a side stream, but all of the obvious places were dry as a bone. I was breathing so hard I started to suspect my companions might have embraced some trail humor and stashed their heavy items in my pack when I wasnt looking. This trail really had a lot of history behind it, and I wondered just how many horses and people had travelled through here in the past. To become a member of the SPS, one must be a Sierra Club member and have climbed at least six peaks on the SPS List; it is not necessary that the peaks be Emblem peaks. We parked at Lake Sabrina, hiked up past the Tyee Lakes to South Lake and then completed the loop clockwise. Mather Pass . In other words, I was probably dehydrated. In the Spring of a snowy year it must be incredible. The ferry was not running this early in the season. You can learn more about her travels with her husband, Mitch, on CruisingSailors.com. Then continue up the valley to McClure Meadow. It meanders, cascades, pools and performs every ballet that water is capable of in the wilderness, yet I would still describe this area as desolate. This trail goes by Loch Leven, Piute Pass, Summit Lake, Upper Golden Trout Lake, Lamarck Col, and North Lake Campground. No water issues at all--everything is flowing well. That felt great! We started at 8,200 feet and camped at 11,200 feet. Pat was the captain of the ferry and Charlie ran the little store, nice couple. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Camp at Wanda! I should just quit messing around and tape the thing to my face. Camp at Wanda Lake along the trail to Muir Pass; no campsites after first quarter mile (night 3). Muir Pass Our total hiking miles over 5 days was 41.8 miles then we caught the ferry for the extra couple. Only a portion of our journey would actually be in Evolution, but the areas we passed through to reach and retreat from our intended destination were just as amazing. At first the canyon was narrow, and the river had created deep channels to flow through. Did this hike in end of June 2020 but it was one of my favorites to date so want to leave a review. Highly recommend bringing a bug net to wear if you think you will encounter them. Privacy Policy, Learn about the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. This was an absolute must do trail! Didnt posthole, it was sunny and we summited at 10:30am from a 5:30am start (slower pace), stayed for an hour at the hut and headed down towards Evolution Lake to camp. Follow signs pointing to Kings Canyon National Park. We hiked it in 7 days but could have done in 6. It is my favorite all-time Sierra hike. We decided to put in stakes about a mile and a half before Piute Pass on what I considered to be the Best in Show campsite winner. Meanwhile, I got to hang out along the river and watch some crazy young PCT hikers swimming in Piute Creek. 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. P. i. psammophilus is known from the Salinas Valley and may be a synonym of P. i. neglectus (Best 1993; Williams et al. 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+ I wasnt thrilled, but I figured that there would be a side creek somewhere along the way, as the map showed some possibilities. 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. Head out on this 30.7-mile out-and-back trail near Lakeshore, California. Hiked 6/12-6/17. It was a very long day. Mosquitos were pretty bad in the meadows, and none up at Evolution Lake, so I recommend bug spray! Definitely a moderate hike, but doable in 4 days. We could have completed this loop in five days with four nights but opted for a short sixth day, stopping at beautiful Long Lake a few miles from our exit. Piute Creek Crosing: Bridge at Piute Creek Crossing: Layers: Western juniper, and its cones: Did this a decade ago and want to do it again! Saw plenty of deer, and other hikers saw a few bears in the meadows. 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. 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. Before last pass go to side trail golden trout lake to spend a night. My wife and I did the trek in June with our 9 month old in tow. Good campsites can be found there also. contour 80 feet UTM zone 11 Customers Like You Also Purchased USA Highways Wall Map $10.95 Custom Radius Maps $175.00 Island Visions $39.99 Rides of a Lifetime: Southwest by MAD Maps $16.95 Then got up and hiked to the ferry to see if it was running and what do you know it was! Or bag flattopped Mt. The lake is 53 miles east of Prather. Absolutely beautiful the whole time! Camp, or finish the last 2.7 miles to the trailhead. There were a few sections that were mosquito-dense, but otherwise the bugs and critters were tolerable! It was challenging but not impossible if you hike often. Dinners were instant potatoes with packaged salmon or tuna along with instant soup or couscous. Mosquitos were bad, but not horrible. The trail is popular with day hikers and backpackers on multi-day trips to Humphreys Basin, Evolution Valley and beyond. I left the trail to follow right along the creek, and took way too many photos and videos. The next day we made it up to evolution valley. Beyond Huntington, the road narrows and in places is steep and windy as it climbs over 9,184-foot Kaiser Pass and descends to Florence and Edison lakes. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that GoPro video as I crossed the wooden bridge. I never made it that deep into the backcountry that summer. John Muir Wilderness sign in the Sierra National Forest good-bye Kings Canyon National Park! The first day of hiking is over moderate terrain with meadows and the occasional company of the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. The map showed that it eventually merged into the South Fork San Joaquin River somewhere out of sight of the trail. On the fourth day of my trek, I backpacked north from Evolution Lake, down into the Evolution Valley with its lush meadows and waterfalls, then down even further to the South Fork San Joaquin River, which I followed downstream yet more, until I left the JMT/PCT for the Piute Pass Trail, climbing this time, and eventually camped along Piute Creek. We found the trailhead about 1/3 mile away and hiked a few miles to Loch Leven. We hiked most of eac day covering 10-12 miles per day. Muir Pass snow is melting fast and maybe only 1.5 miles worth heading northbound and maybe 2 over towards Sapphire Lake. Weather was great very little wind. History. 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. It was challenging knowing exactly where to cross, we tried to find a place that looked shallow enough, however the water came up above my hips (Im 52) which was pretty scary because the current moved me quite a bit and the water was freezing! The trail descended steeply into the forest as it left Evolution Basin. They came across a congregation of stunning peaks lining the South Fork of the San Joaquin River, and they altered course to the glaciated valley beneath them, finding clear lakes, dwarf meadows, and jagged sky-stabbing peaks. The McClure Meadow is one of the most beautiful meadows I have ever seen! A boat-taxi across the lake is available from the trailhead in the summer. First it is ridiculed. Day three Descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. Day 3: Today was another up and over day. Completed this loop South - North May 26-29. One bite of the Evolution area is This famous combo-trail will be our path for the next 26.5 miles. The trail on the left leads to Lower Honeymoon Lake. Breathtaking landscapes. What seemed like an irritating setback at the time, ended up giving us a chance to acclimate a bit before hauling ourselves, and 40 unaccustomed pounds, over Bishop Pass. Good thing bruins dont like whiskey. Day 5: Cushy Day was followed by Payback Day. That was about 8 miles, we had wanted to camp at the meadow but was beat so made camp a couple miles sooner. For me, this was one of the most unforgettable moments. Most of the fellas caught small California Golden trout in the lake. The climb up to Piute Pass was uneventful, passing a series of lakes on the way to the day's high point. Thousands upon thousands of happy people enjoying the wilderness. The rest were lazy snoozers. The first day we stopped at the Florence lake bridge. Here the trail climbs 700 feet of switchbacks to A mother deer plus two babies. 3 trip report day 5-8: Lyell Canyon/Tuolumne Meadows to Red's Meadow Resort. Driving times may vary based on conditions. Campsite 1: Upper Golden Trout Lake. Great camping along the creek once you cross the several streams in Hutchinson Meadow (night 1). 2 trip report day 0-4: getting in & Yosemite National Park warm up. Elevation 4400 feet On day 1, take the Piute Pass Trail from North Lake Campground, and hike six miles gaining 2,000 feet to make camp near Upper Golden Trout Lake (no camping within 400 feet). Us silly girls didnt expect something for nothing did we? Crest Piute Pass, then drop down toward Summit Lake. 4 days 3 nights 2 passes had a great time. By trying to further lighten our loads over and over again, we hit the trail far later than expected, so by necessity had to pitch our tents after only four miles at Saddlerock Lake (11,128 feet). Only done it North to South. We are slow hikers. John Muir Rock rises directly to the east. Thanks to Covid regulations, the signs posted trailside asked people not to visit unless it was an emergency, One of the signs mentioned a Bold, Aggressive, Large Bear that had been raiding food at the Piute Creek area exactly where I planned to stay that night! 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. On the fourth day of my trek, I backpacked north from Evolution Lake, down into the Evolution Valley with its lush meadows and waterfalls, then down even further to the South Fork San Joaquin River, which I followed downstream yet more, until I left the JMT/PCT for the Piute Pass Trail, climbing this time . Beautiful trip! As a backup, some soft-sided water bottles such as the Platypus will thread onto the filter and work just as well. Evolution Valley. Evolution Valley - Key Facts Location: Northern Kings Canyon National Park Trailhead: Florence Lake, 84 miles east of Fresno, elevation 7,300 feet Evolution Valley elevation: 9,500 feet Elevation gain: 2200 feet Hiking Distance: 19 miles Best seasons: Mid-summer to fall The trail to Piute Pass (11,423-ft.) ascends the lovely North Fork of Bishop Creek, passing photogenic Loch Leven and Piute Lakes along the way. It was not very buggy and lightly rained on 2/8 days. Over Piute pass has one patch of snow to cross and it was also a non-issue. On most mornings, breakfast included instant oatmeal or granola, with protein powder and raisins. Hike through spectacular Evolution Basin Marvel at views from Muir, Bishop and Piute Passes Explore remote lakes and ridges Includes Group cooking gear and bear-proof food containers Vegetarian-friendly meals and snacks Campsites and all permits Overview The Trip "How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! Monday, they crossed 11,500-foot Piute Pass. Some of the best are right at the outlet with a view both down into Evolution Valley, and back up the Basin, though those were taken when we arrived, even at that early hour (mostly people staying there for several days it seemed). Best seasons: Mid-summer to fall There's no reason to hurry -- it's such awesome, varied country. I highly recommend this one. That night we enjoyed a campfire in Aspen Meadow since we were below 10,000 feet and there were already the makings for a fire ready to go! At night, Id comb through maps by headlamp, creating my ultimate ticklist for the parks. There was a strong metal bridge just downstream, and it was fun to cross. Oh boy. Now, an 81-year old. It was high noon, I realized, and there wasnt any shade at all on the trail with the sun beaming straight down between the trees. Found some spots to camp about 2 miles from the pass. We passed more than a dozen lakes some of which I will mention when I upload photos. You could do a quick trip, via Echo Col in both directions, in about 4 days. The route my two amigas and I traveled lies in the trio of Kings Canyon National Park, Inyo National Forest and Sierra National Forest. Thunder some days. Multiple Ascents Grid: Click for a grid showing all of Chris Land Plenty of water along the trail and also plenty of places to camp. No mosquitos. My understanding is that dogs are not allowed in the Kings Canyon National Park. The creek crossing there can be challenging early in the season. Required fields are marked *. Bishop and Muir Pass are still very snowy. Well worth every step! While there are no 14,000 ft peaks in these groups the peak are high and majestic. From the pass panoramic views extend west across Humphrey Basin to the distant peaks rising above the western side of the South Fork of the San Joaquin Valley. We would love to be back again sometime. Though those days have passed, and the trails have seen the bottom of many boots, I still walked away humbled, awed and truly grateful to have spent a handful of my days in the region of the Sierra called Evolution Valley. I took off my shoes and let my damp feet dry out in the breeze. A number of camp sites here. On day 4 we headed east along Piute Canyon toward lovely Humphreys Basin, a timeless spot overlooking the Glacier Divide to which we have returned again and again. Lodging is available at Vermilion Valley Resort at Lake Edison and also at nearby Mono Hot Springs. It often has waterfalls cascading from its outlet because of the abrupt drop off. Is there some exception for Evolution Valley? Allow extra driving time to Florence Lake. My mood was improving by the minute! Water was everywhere but crossings were Ok. Bugs were not a issue. We slept near the shores of Evolution Lake. Hike down 6.6 miles to LeConte Canyon, which is a very beautiful, deep canyon with lush meadows and forests. It all worked out in the end, however. Then back to camp and packed up everything continuing on JMT . From there, the trail traverses Humphreys Basin and reaches the splendid section of the Pacific Crest Trail known as Evolution Valley. The log cabin is located on the right side of the trail as you hike south a short distance before the Piute Creek bridge. To win Best in Show our site sported a ledge, floating above a yakkety brook, Mt. Completed 14-17AUG. After my work was done, Id jump in the nearest river, cook, then bear-proof my camp. The latest gear, trips, stories, and more, beamed to your inbox every week. They were hustling right along. Since we stopped for lunch here and the lake has no name I guess Ill call it Lunch Lake. When we crossed the river it was only about knee deep and also like to mention NO mosquitoes so we were super lucky. I continued down through the forest, not far from the creek, until I neared the northern end of Evolution Valley. Day 2: In the morning, we broke camp early and switch-backed up to Bishop Pass. Golden trout present. No storms. I didnt pay a whole lot of attention, Im sad to say, and even fewer photos. Campsites: Lake Georg, Long Lake, descent down from Dusy Basin, Helen Lake, McLure Meadow, Puite Canyon Trail, Summit Lake. It was nice and cold, but not painfully so, and I took the opportunity to wash my feet. More like a river. There were only 2-3 times where I needed to use my AllTrails app to figure out the correct way to continue. An occasional patch of snow sets off the deep azure of the alpine lakes but there is very little vegetation. 11/10/2022 - Expect . Another 1.5 miles up the canyon is the turnoff to Evolution Valley. Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more. Although the trail from the head of Florence Lake to Evolution Valley climbs over 2,000 feet, most of the elevation gain comes during the last miles. And it was! The hiking was challenging for us (22 year old girls), but we probably brought too heavy of packs. 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. Id get my chance eventually. Plan a late summer trip to avoid the worst of them. Then it is violently opposed. Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). I climbed down off my hilltop aerie and walked along the southern shore of Evolution Lake. $4,395: August 13-21. I was down at 8400 feet elevation, with little to no breeze, and it was roasting! There are several decent camping spots in the meadow and they are all next to heavy-flowing Piute Creek. Beautiful scenery, abundant water, breathtaking vistas. 5.1 trip report. 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