22.4 hr
Overview
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Trail Stats
69.7 km
2972 m
3684 m
2451 m
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Foxtail pine (Pinus balfouriana ssp. austrina) near Arrowhead Lake on John Muir Trail
Foxtail pine (Pinus balfouriana ssp. austrina) near Arrowhead Lake on John Muir Trail
I'd call this Hike intermediate from either direction, from Charlotte lake, it's Rocky a bit more technical than Rae's lake side. But if you made it to Glen Pass it'll be a piece a cake and it's spectacular
I'd call this Hike intermediate from either direction, from Charlotte lake, it's Rocky a bit more technical than Rae's lake side. But if you made it to Glen Pass it'll be a piece a cake and it's spectacular
Tarn just south of Glen Pass.
Tarn just south of Glen Pass.
One of the tarns just below Glen Pass.
One of the tarns just below Glen Pass.
The last view of Upper Rae Lake from the ascent to Glen Pass.
The last view of Upper Rae Lake from the ascent to Glen Pass.
Glen Pass
Glen Pass
Hiker on Glen Pass
Hiker on Glen Pass
Stream crossing below Arrowhead Lake in early September. Water can be knee high in early spring in big snow melt years.
Stream crossing below Arrowhead Lake in early September. Water can be knee high in early spring in big snow melt years.
Dollar Lake from its western shore
Dollar Lake from its western shore
Diamond Peak east of South Fork Woods Creek with its treeless western flank.
Diamond Peak east of South Fork Woods Creek with its treeless western flank.
A wildflower meadow near South Fork Woods Creek.
A wildflower meadow near South Fork Woods Creek.
Pyramid Peak through the trees on the John Muir Trail.
Pyramid Peak through the trees on the John Muir Trail.
Early morning on the ascend to Rae Lakes with Mount Clarence King towering high above.
Early morning on the ascend to Rae Lakes with Mount Clarence King towering high above.
One of the Rae Lakes.
One of the Rae Lakes.
Rae Lakes from Glen Pass.
Rae Lakes from Glen Pass.
The outskirts of Arrowhead Lake.
The outskirts of Arrowhead Lake.
Woods Creek suspension bridge crossing.
Woods Creek suspension bridge crossing.
Arrowhead Lake is surrounded by green meadows.
Arrowhead Lake is surrounded by green meadows.
Arrowhead Lake with Mount Clarence King in the background.
Arrowhead Lake with Mount Clarence King in the background.
July 2018 JMT thru hike. Palisade Lake
July 2018 JMT thru hike. Palisade Lake
Top of Glen Pass, looking south over the High Sierra's. Absolutely stunning views from here.
Top of Glen Pass, looking south over the High Sierra's. Absolutely stunning views from here.
Just north of Rae Lakes with Glenn Pass, and accompanying peaks in the background
Just north of Rae Lakes with Glenn Pass, and accompanying peaks in the background
Top of Glen Pass, looking north/east towards the Rae Lakes.
Top of Glen Pass, looking north/east towards the Rae Lakes.
Fin Dome dominates the view as you enter the Rae Lakes Basin.
Fin Dome dominates the view as you enter the Rae Lakes Basin.
Dollar Lake with Fin Dome in the background
Dollar Lake with Fin Dome in the background
Fin Dome from John Muir Trail
Fin Dome from John Muir Trail
Looking back down the valley on the John Muir Trail with Pyramid Peak, Window Peak, and Castle Domes in the far.
Looking back down the valley on the John Muir Trail with Pyramid Peak, Window Peak, and Castle Domes in the far.
Arrowhead Lake
Arrowhead Lake
View from the final ascent to Glen Pass. You can see Diamond Peak and Black Mountains, and get glimpse of the Rae Lakes.
View from the final ascent to Glen Pass. You can see Diamond Peak and Black Mountains, and get glimpse of the Rae Lakes.
The middle Rae Lake with Glen Pass in the far.
The middle Rae Lake with Glen Pass in the far.
Overlooking Charlotte Lake and Charlotte Creek water shed to the northwest. Beautiful spot!
Overlooking Charlotte Lake and Charlotte Creek water shed to the northwest. Beautiful spot!
The lowest of the Rae Lakes in front of Glen Pass.
The lowest of the Rae Lakes in front of Glen Pass.
Fin Dome from the PCT.
Fin Dome from the PCT.
Rae Lakes, Pacific Crest Trail, Kings Canyon National Park.
Rae Lakes, Pacific Crest Trail, Kings Canyon National Park.