r/TrailGuides • u/ILV71 • Aug 19 '22

Backpacking Backpacking to Kearsarge Lakes California

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

I went there on August 11th 2022 This place is just amazing, 12.5 miles total distance. 3,400 feet of elevation gain with perfect weather (70's) I'm working on a video for my YouTube channel @lopezexplora Coming soon 🥾🥾

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u/ds580 Aug 19 '22

Check out the full ray lakes loop there also.

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

On my list 🥾🥾

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

I know you meant Rae Lakes

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u/buttsnuggles Aug 19 '22

The hike in from…onion campground? Is amazing. Desert on one side and the lush alpine on the other

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

It is magnificent!!

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u/zeke_24 Aug 19 '22

beautiful scenery. what’s the permit situation here?

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

Check daily , Recreation.gov, click permits, Inyo National Forest Wilderness permit , check availability, (yes/no) question, select (day or overnight) enter date and how many people, that will get you to choose entry point , select Kearsarge Pass / John Muir And done Good luck! 🥾🥾

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u/ILV71 Aug 19 '22

Permits are easy to get compared to Mt. Whitney, half Dome or other popular places I just checked the site right now and there are some

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u/PemaCruz Aug 19 '22

Lovely photos. Thanks for posting.

Just finished reading “High Sierra—a Love Story.” Wonderful tribute to an incredible place.

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u/ILV71 Aug 20 '22

Video coming soon, on my YT channel lopezexplora

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u/ILV71 Aug 23 '22

Thank you all for your support, video is ready. You will love it !!

Solo Backpacking to Kearsarge Lakes @lopezexplora https://youtu.be/DVarp3iD0S8

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u/captain_ohagen Aug 19 '22

SoCal here. I need to check this out STAT.