Hiked up to junction meadows saw 2 bears. Set up camp in rain second night. Made the decision to turn around day 3 and hike out. Met lots of nice backpackers.
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Great trail! Sandy, not too much elevation gain, beautiful views of the canyon, and an amazing falls at the end. Very peaceful. Saw a small black bear and her two cubs.
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The views are beautiful but this is a grueling hike. It is up hill all the way, so be prepared to be a lot slower than on normal hikes, especially as you reach the point to climb to Kearsarg Pass.
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Very challenging: smoky air, hot, terrain and altitude. We had a bright full moon, only bugs were annoying knats ! We found good camp sites, respectful people. Most sections had water to filter. Signs everywhere about active, sneaky bears,. Saw and heard about bears but no issues. We used a bearacaide and carried nothing smelly outside the can. Leave no trace!!!! My first solo backpack down. Beautiful vistas, lakes and mountains.
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Hiked from South lake to North lake. This direction seemed steeper up and less steep down.
Endless scenery. Tough hike with Piute Canyon unexpectedly challenging. Low water which meant few mosquitoes and dry creeks + easy river crossings. Despite low lakes this was a stunning trip with plenty of water.
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For deep canyons and mountain streams, this was one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever seen.
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Awesome hike, we just hike it on July 16. What an amazing place. Bring plenty of water or water filter.
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