Itinerary
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Fly or drive into Fresno, CA (FAT). Some time between 9AM - 2PM is the ideal time to arrive,
but if you have been on our trips and have had your virtual equipment shakedown, you can arrive
later.
Note: Flights to Fresno can be expensive, so book early. It's possible that someone else will drive in
from Oakland (3+ hours) so we might be able to arrange a carpool if you decide to do this.
Take the free airport shuttle to our local hotel
We will assemble at:
TBD, To Be Determined
Mini-equipment shakedown. We reiterate the virtual shakedown you did pre-trip.
Make Your Own Trail Mix Bar from our surfeit of ingredients
"Before" body composition measurements taken
If you have forgotten or overlooked gear, we may take a trip to
REI,
7810 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, (559) 261-4168
All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and placed in storage
If you drove, vehicles may be left at Hotel. However, the hotel may charge you a fee and assumes no responsibility for
your car's security and will have you sign a document saying so.
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner
at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Take park shuttle to General Sherman Tree Trailhead, elevation 6919'
Hike 3.6 uphill miles past many leviathan sequoia trees to the boundary of Kings Canyon National Park,
elevation 7600'
Hike 6.9 steep downhill miles then steep uphill on the High Sierra Trail to Buck Creek, elevation 7550'
Camp at Buck Creek, elevation 7550'
Miles today: 10.5 miles. Total to Date: 10.5 miles
Possible Bailout: General's Highway'
Monday, July 22, 2024
Hike 4.3 miles on the High Sierra Trail to the Big SEKI Loop Trail, elevation 7390'
Turn right and hike 4.9 uphill miles on the High Sierra Trail / Big SEKI Loop Trail
to Upper Hamilton Lake, elevation 9825'
Camp at Upper Hamilton Lake, elevation 9825'
Miles today: 9.2. Total miles: 19.7
Possible bailout: One day away
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Hike 4.7 miles up and over Kaweah Gap (10,689') on the High Sierra Trail / Big SEKI Loop Trail
to the Blackrock Pass Trail, elevation 9550'
Hike 2.8 uphill miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to a trail intersection by Little 5 Lakes, elevation 10,700'
Hike 2.7 miles to one of the Big 5 Lakes, elevation 10,200'
Camp at one of the Big 5 Lakes, elevation 10,200'
Miles today: 10.2. Total miles: 29.9
Possible bailout: Two days away
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Hike 2.7 miles back to Little 5 Lakes, elevation 10,700'
Hike 7.0 all-day downhill miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to Cliff Creek, elevation 7490'
Dispersed Camp near Cliff Creek, elevation 7490'
Miles today: 9.7. Total miles: 39.6
Possible bailout: Mineral King, but it's far
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hike 8.8 miles on the Black Rock Pass Trail to the High Sierra Trail, elevation 7800'.
This includes an 1800' climb and 1400' descent.
Hike 2.3 miles on the High Sierra Trail to Buck Creek, elevation 7550'
Camp at Buck Creek, elevation 7550'
Miles today: 11.1. Total miles: 50.7
Possible bailout: Mineral King, but it's far
Friday, July 26, 2024
Hike 2.4 miles on the High Sierra Trail to the Alta High Sierra Trail, elevation 7680'
Hike 3.1 primarily uphill miles on the Alta High Sierra Trail to the Panther Gap Trail,
elevation 8520'
Hike 2.7 downhill miles on the Panther Gap Trail to Wolverton, elevation 7275'
End of hiking
Miles today: 8.2. Total miles: 58.9
Possible bailout: Wolverton
Take a park shuttle back to our vehicle(s)
Shuttle back to local hotel:
TBD, To Be Determined
Gather your off-trail items from storage
After body composition measurements taken
Dinner and awards ceremony at a local restaurant (Dinner cost not included in trip price)
Stay in our local hotel (included in trip cost)
This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at
the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew
and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if
this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Take free airport shuttle or we will pay for a shared cab/Uber
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