*Originally hiked: July 13, 2019 Ruby Lake lies in the Rock Creek Lake Basin, a very popular fly fishing and hiking destination. We opted to backpack the area and see how far we can get up to Mono Pass or past it. It was…
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Posted on January 24, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Mt. Whitney, tallest mountain of the lower 48 is not a hike to be taken lightly. You don’t just wake up and say, hey I think I’m going to hike Mt. Whitney today. Why? Because you shouldn’t! I’ve climbed the summit twice and put together a guide that can help you plan out your adventure if you choose to climb it.
Category: Backpacking, California, Challenge, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake, Sequoia National Park, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpack, backpacking, Beyond Limits on Foot, Challenge, Hike, inyo national forest, John Muir Wilderness, lower 48, Miles, Mt. Whitney, Outdoors, Tallest Mountain, Trail, Trail Description, travel, Travel Blog
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 12 miles, option to do Pine Creek & Italy Passes adding 19 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Elevation gain: 3000 ft to Honeymoon Lake Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: Coming from Los Angeles from the 14 take…
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, Mountain Pass, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, California, camping, exploring, Hike, hiking, inyo national forest, Labor Day, Lakes, Mountain Pass, Mountains, nature, Photography, Wilderness
Where: Inyo National Forest Mileage: 9.2 miles Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation gain: 3323 feet Recommended: lunch for day trip, lots of water To get to the trailhead: From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA head west on Whitney Portal Road. Trailhead parking is about…
Category: Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, TrailTags: Elevation, exploring, hiking, inyo national forest, meysan lakes, owens valley, Trail, whitney portal campground