Description: This is a 2-night backpacking trip.
There are two trailheads to do this hike. One is at the “Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking.” And the other is at the “Big Pine Creek Trailhead,” which is at the end of the road going towards the cabins. On May 7, 2022, we meet at the “Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking” at 7:30 a.m. Then, we start the hike at 8:00 a.m. We do Lake #1, #2 and #3. When we reach Lake #3, we set up camp and proceed to Lake #4 and #5 and go back to Lake #3 to sleep overnight. The following day, we hike to Lake #6 and #7 and back to Lake #3 for another overnight stay. On the 3rd day, May 9, 2022, we go back to our cars using the lollipop trail from Lake #3, passing by Lake #4, #5 and Black Lake. Then, we head home.
This hike is limited to 13 participants. Priority will be given to those people who sign up in the waiting list and have attended the Big Pine event of 2021, which was spoiled by the rain.
To secure your spot, please send $15 via PayPal or Zelle. PM me for my PayPal email address or the Zelle phone number you prefer to send payment. The total cost of the permit is only $71.00 for the whole group. But, to ensure commitment, there will be no refund. Any remaining balance from the collected fees will be donated to the Yosemite Conservancy in honor of VHC’s name.
AllTrails info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/big-pine-lakes-trail
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