Beautiful trip! Evolution Valley was about four miles long, and descended from 10,000 to 9,000 feet elevation, which was quite a mellow grade, and definitely below the treeline. It was quite dramatic. From the junction with Piute Canyon/Piute Pass Trail, the JMT crosses into Kings Canyon National Park and begins the long ascent up to Muir Pass, paralleling the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. Bear canisters are not required, but food must be stored in a safe way, e.g. And it was! Hundreds of feet of granite on one side, and beautiful open meadow on the other. finished this in 5days avaraging 12miles a day. Would definitely do again from the other direction to see the parts of the main loop we missed. Mosquitos were pretty bad in the meadows, and none up at Evolution Lake, so I recommend bug spray! On our way back we crossed even more upstream, and thank goodness we did, because it was a lot shallower there (water came up right below my hips) which made it much easier to cross. Did this hike in end of June 2020 but it was one of my favorites to date so want to leave a review. Plan a late summer trip to avoid the worst of them. Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. Wished we could have camped at Evolution Lake as it's sooooo beautiful but it didn't work out for us. That was a big mistake. We hiked most of eac day covering 10-12 miles per day. They were running a bit late to make it to Canada before the Autumn snows, and they knew it. Spend up to 3 days there, then out via Evolution Valley, Darwin Basin & Lamarck Col. Julia, Megan and I were to spend 9 days accomplishing this; Trekker9, Slabwalker and JP however had work commitments and would squeeze it into 7 days - leaving us after 5-6 days and taking 2 days to exit over Lamarck. My AllTrails recording showed 59.4 miles at the termination point (South Lake overnight parking lot) with over 10,000' elevation gain. Backpacking Has Changed a Lot Over the Past 50 Years. Oh ya, chill and take your time. We had it easy in September, but Ive heard that earlier in the season hikers should be prepared for more difficult fordings. We are slow hikers. John Muir Trail, Evolution Valley, and Goddard Canyon access point. if you go over table top mountain you can make it a complete loop. The North Lake-South Lake loop is there High Sierra at its very best!
I have to say, however, that descending into Le Conte Canyon from Dusy Basin, and not the other way around, seemed like the more fortunate direction for my legs and backside. Day three Descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. I didnt pay a whole lot of attention, Im sad to say, and even fewer photos. however, if you are an average backpacker like me, expect some brutal acents and decents. A ranger later informed us that 80-90 deer were migrating seasonally over the pass during a snowstorm in November 2018, when presumably blinded by the snowfall, they one by one hit a patch of ice and fell to their deaths. Pick up the trail on the eastern edge of Upper Lamarck Lake. At mile 5.5 we crossed the river again and took a short break at the base of a long series of switchbacks that would bring us up to Evolution Valley. That pond is the same pond I had lunch at last year descending from Bishop Pass into Le Conte Canyon. Mosquitoes burst forth in early and mid-summer, especially around the meadow areas near the Muir Trail Ranch and Evolution Valley. Located in California's beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Inyo National Forest offers challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and unparalleled views. 27, 28, 33 and 34, T. 15 N., R. 14 E., S. B. M., on the east slope of the Ivanpah range of mountains, in Mescal Mining District, 8 miles north of Cima. The route my two amigas and I traveled lies in the trio of Kings Canyon National Park, Inyo National Forest and Sierra National Forest. But we didnt see any rangers. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. My sincere thanks to the fire fairies who set this up for us. The ferry is $25 roundtrip, or $13 one way. Plentiful water (I never carried more than 16 oz.). This was the most difficult day as we ascended over 3200 with 30+ & 40+ lb packs. From here, it's west and south down and into the epic Le Conte Canyon. Maybe if I waited a bit the sun would be at a lower angle as I headed north, so that the trees would have longer shadows for me to rest in. I think this might be a great time to interject that finding water was never, ever a problem. I sucked the last of my water from the hose and hiked on, filled with new energy. Bugs werent that bad. Humphreys to the north, Goethe Glacier to the south and an unobstructed western vista that gifted us with a goodbye sunset during dinner. On my way between JMT and Piute there were 5+ stream crossings that necessitated wading. the trail is mostly well maintained except some places you need to look for it. Did this a decade ago and want to do it again! Reports of hail and lightning from others along the trail. . Hike up Muir Pass, down to Le Conte Ranger Station. My first suggestion is if you have seven days to make this trip, your body and spirit will thank you. Life was good again. Plenty of camp sites a long the way. 5 trip report day 12-16: Muir Trail Ranch to Onion Valley Trailhead. We found the trailhead about 1/3 mile away and hiked a few miles to Loch Leven. From there we pass through the giant cirque of Humphreys Basin, and into Hutchinson Meadow, and Piute Canyon. Pat was the captain of the ferry and Charlie ran the little store, nice couple. Pass along rocky shores of Evolution Lake JMT092 Location: 37.054474, -118.501686 Start of the Golden Staircase, last section of the JMT to be completed. It was a smooth and quick process. Monday, they crossed 11,500-foot Piute Pass. Beautifully desolate. I woke up before dawn, as usual. What a sight! Map Mono Divide High Country ($10, tomharrisonmaps.com). Good campsites can be found there also. There was a strong metal bridge just downstream, and it was fun to cross. Evolution Valley was flower-filled, even in this drought year. Do I really get to be here? One downside though: it's freaking hard. Building anything out here must be quite the challenge. They were hustling right along. The best hike of my life. . But the views from the trail made up for it. The uphill miles to reach John Muir Pass gave quite a different landscape than we had seen so far. This famous combo-trail will be our path for the next 26.5 miles. The benefits of hiking, more than you can imagine! Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. A mother deer plus two babies. We had perfect weather, saw some incredible scenery and wildlife, and had an overall fantastic time! This was an epic backpacking trip and I would do it all over again to see evolution basin, and everything in between. For a topographic map of the hike see my CalTopo Page, For LOTS more photos of the trek see my Flickr Page, Dawn alpenglow over Evolution Lake as I packed up all my gear for another big day of hiking, Dawn color in the clouds above Evolution Valley to the north, Waterfall on the creek that descends from Darwin Bench, after the JMT descends into Evolution Valley, Crossing the creek below the waterfall it was very wide with many small crossings, The Hermit (12328 feet elevation), standing alone and shining bright, at the upper end of Evolution Valley, View up Evolution Valley, over McClure and Colby Meadows with Evolution Creek on the right, and The Hermit, center, The McClure Meadow Ranger Station and the notices outside near the trail, View over McClure Meadow in the morning light, Still water on an curving stretch of Evolution Creek, down in the flat section of Evolution Valley, This is the lower ford of Evolution Creek, where the PCT-JMT crosses this could be dangerous in Spring, The first of several powerful waterfalls and cascades on Evolution Creek down at the lower end of Evolution Valley, One waterfall after another on this section of the creek, Wide-angle GoPro shot looking down into the worn granite where Evolution Creek tumbled downward, One last view of Evolution Creek as it churned down a granite chute on its way out of Evolution Valley, Mount Henry (12196 feet) peeking out between two glaciated granite domes above the South Fork San Joaquin River, The wooden bridge where the JMT-PCT first crosses the South Fork San Joaquin River, Aspen and pine forest at a much lower elevation it was HOT, The metal bridge where the PCT-JMT crosses the South Fork San Joaquin River, View from the metal bridge looking north (downstream), The South Fork San Joaquin River as I hiked north on the John Muir Trail in the sun, The river goes through a steep gorge down below a talus slide. From there we day packed to evolution lake the third day. The Tyee Lakes part was not the most beautiful part and was pretty strenuous, but made transportation much easier. There wasnt going to be much of a sunset from down in the canyon, so I went to bed early. This is high country and we had a brief hail & wind storm as well as our coldest overnight stay (mid 20 degrees Fahrenheit). No rain. In August we did North lake to south lake direction which avoided the climb up to Bishop pass. I am now a retired academic, so I was able, in all three trips, to exploit my college timing to hike in early September before the start of classes. Day 6: In the morning the sun popped over Piute Pass and we were instantly warmed and reluctant to pack up and head back out into civilization less than 7 miles away. Others seemed to have no issues on the regular crossing. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that may have been made. The tour described below is one example of a 7-day Ionian Basin tour. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Slightly brutal at times-especially for a beginner- but the views are unmatched. Peaks north of Bishop Pass, and south of Piute Pass form two basic groups, Bishop Group and Evolution Group. The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Most of the fellas caught small California Golden trout in the lake. Shortly after passing Colby Meadow and reaching McClure Meadow, we were served the best views of The Hermit, a distinctly steep monolith, and Mt. What a reward after the long hike up the mountainThanks. Thunder some days. We fell about 2 miles short of the destination endpoint with loss of daylightlesson learned, if this is a short weekend excursion, you need to get there early and push through hard. Good campsites can be found there also. Beautiful scenery, abundant water, breathtaking vistas. kelly e. No matter how heavy my pack is I always leave room for some whiskey. After descending into the valley, I noticed how hot it was. Day 1: The first day held an unexpected bonus in that, inadvertently, it turned out to be Get-used-to-less-oxygen Day. Driving times may vary based on conditions. "Ridicule is the tribute that mediocrity pays to genius. The trail immediately climbed high above the creek, and stayed there, perched on the canyon wall. Darwin via the class 3 West Ridge. Read more + Maybe not bathing for three days has its advantages. Weather was great very little wind. My understanding is that dogs are not allowed in the Kings Canyon National Park. The stars up there were surreal. Starting at Lake Sabrina we could do a proper loop with just two 2 mile stretches on the road. I finally had a chance to use the water shoes Id been carrying! They finished up their meal and continued onward, while I read my book and watched the river go by. You can learn more about her travels with her husband, Mitch, on CruisingSailors.com. Day 3: Today was another up and over day. Day two Continue on Piute Pass to reach the JMT (and enter the national park) at mile 17.4. classic Sierra beauty from the very start. Fork), from which you access Evolution Valley via Piute Creek down to the River, then back up the river and Evolution Creek to McClure Meadow and beyond; stated simply, from the pass this is a down-up. Did in 4.5 days south to north. Finally, two ladies told me that there was a spot just ahead, right next to the creek! It took us a little over five days (as schedued) to complete the hike. Another 1.5 miles up the canyon is the turnoff to Evolution Valley. Many hikers enjoy the week-long loop from North Lake, around through Evolution Valley, over Muir Pass, and eventually heading out over Bishop Pass to South Lake. One of the greatest hikes I've ever done. Did South to North lake. The rivers and meadows are stunning. Campsites: Lake Georg, Long Lake, descent down from Dusy Basin, Helen Lake, McLure Meadow, Puite Canyon Trail, Summit Lake. We hiked the whole way out the third day, back around the lake to the car. We camped up there on our second night. Goode, Bishop Lake, Jigsaw Pass. No more High Sierra tundra for me today! Does this seem like a fair deal to you? Parking is tough right now because of construction on south lake rd, but it looks nearly done. Overall a great hike in the High Sierras. I set up my tent and got my gear situated inside. Ouch! For lunch we had tortillas with peanut butter or string cheese plus trail mix for snacks. Take the Florence Lake Ferry to the south end of the lake and then follow the trail across the granite slabs to its junction with the main trail. Evolution Valley Ascension, Kings Canyon National Park and John Muir Wilderness, California Sierra Club Outings Trip | Backpack More Photos Highlights Traverse high mountain passes including Piute and Muir Hike among lush green meadows full shallow tarns Enjoy a layover day to explore or relax Includes In other words, I was probably dehydrated. Pingback: Tahoe hiking: Bay View to Azure Lake. Lake Thomas A. Edison Ferry: Lake Thomas A. Edison from the ferry: . Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). We were usually finished hiking each day between 2-5 PM giving us plenty of time to enjoy the area. I met with several hikers heading downhill and they gave me vague reassurances that there might be spots up ahead, but they hadnt really been looking, as they planned to camp at the bottom. Either way takes you over 3 high mountain passes and through incredibly beautiful terrain throughout. mostly exposed to the sun so take a good cover. We passed more than a dozen lakes some of which I will mention when I upload photos. Just what I didnt need. . I would love to do it sometime, so thank you for the inspiration. 110 Piute Pass Trail junction, 17 mi. Those first four and last four miles are always the hottest. At first the canyon was narrow, and the river had created deep channels to flow through. Personally, I simply call it a crazy, beautiful valley with great views. Beyond Huntington, the road narrows and in places is steep and windy as it climbs over 9,184-foot Kaiser Pass and descends to Florence and Edison lakes. Erika, the alpine pond photograph posted next to the Day 2 text is stunning. We are here: Evolution Basin Total Mileage: ~57 miles Total Elevation Loss/Gain: ~9,500 feet (a few hundred feet more gain than loss) Length: 6 days Trailhead: We started at North Lake at Piute Trailhead (~9,400 feet) Mountain Passes: Piute, Muir and Bishop Maybe if I was lucky there would be a breeze. We parked at Lake Sabrina, hiked up past the Tyee Lakes to South Lake and then completed the loop clockwise. And it felt like it. After my work was done, Id jump in the nearest river, cook, then bear-proof my camp. Ive seen worse, bug-wise. Oh well. Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). The Morning Star Mine comprises a group of 18 claims, situated in Secs. They came across a congregation of stunning peaks lining the South Fork of the San Joaquin River, and they altered course to the glaciated valley beneath them, finding clear lakes, dwarf meadows, and jagged sky-stabbing peaks. The hike up to Evolution Lake is steep, but reasonably graded. The first day of hiking is over moderate terrain with meadows and the occasional company of the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. We took four full, plus two half days, to hike the 57-mile route starting at South Lake and ending at North Lake, so 10-12 miles each day was the score. GoPro video as I crossed the wooden bridge. . September after Labor Day was a great time to make this trip, as the crowds had thinned but the mild climate lingered. some forest floor. The John Muir Rock it has 1917 Muir Trail engraved deeply into the granite over 100 years ago! Some of the travel is cross country but fairly easy to navigate. The long circuitous way, but entirely on trails, from this trailhead goes over Piute Pass (11,423 ft.) descends through Humphrey Basin along Piute Creek to the John Muir Trail (at 8,000 ft.). I should just quit messing around and tape the thing to my face. may have been made. 11/10/2022 - Expect winter conditions. This famous combo-trail will be our path for the next 26.5 miles. Meadows and trees and waterfalls were on my menu. GoPro video as I forded Evolution Creek, just north of Evolution Meadow. Moderate to the rim of the valley. Now, an 81-year old. The Sierra Peaks Section was established in 1955. The map shown above is for illustrative purposes only. Theodore S. Solomons and E.C. Their answers were vague, as expected, but they did say that there was definitely a spot a decent ways up the trail, but they werent great judges of distance. Camp, or finish the last 2.7 miles to the trailhead. dirt and rock trail. By trying to further lighten our loads over and over again, we hit the trail far later than expected, so by necessity had to pitch our tents after only four miles at Saddlerock Lake (11,128 feet). This is a beautiful post. Once we reached the pass at 11,955 feet, we were gifted with the sight of Muir Hut constructed in 1930 by the Sierra Club, with the intention of sheltering hikers that may find themselves caught in unsavory weather. I checked my GPS and discovered that I had hiked almost 15 miles today! I like bridges; what can I say? Day Zero Travel day. We had heard that you could maybe get an employee of Parcher's Resort to give you a lift to the North Lake Trailhead -- they are located a mile down the road from the South Lake Trailhead. Camp at Wanda! Starting at the North Lake TH, we will cross Piute Pass (11,423'). The traditional route goes over Piute Pass and down through Humphreys Basin, taking a long time before turning the corner and climbing up to Evolution Valley. Didnt posthole, it was sunny and we summited at 10:30am from a 5:30am start (slower pace), stayed for an hour at the hut and headed down towards Evolution Lake to camp. We had rain (often with hail) during 5 of our 6 days out, so bring a rain coat and a pack cover. Also included are North Lake, South Lake, Piute Pass, Evolution Valley and Lake Sabrina. Several of our trails give entry to the John Muir Trail or Pacific Crest Trail with the opportunity to trek in the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. I jumped up and pumped them for information. The normal crossing is not recommended now due to the higher flow, so people have been crossing upstream a bit. Lodging is available at Vermilion Valley Resort at Lake Edison and also at nearby Mono Hot Springs. Evolution Valley. meadows, granite peaks, off-trail accessibility, water plentiful. Best seasons: Mid-summer to fall
Purchase tickets in the store. Mendel, which is part of the Evolution range. I had descended 2500 feet and climbed another 1000 feet to get up here. So peaceful and tranquil. They are past the Muir Trail Ranch. By heading upstream on a use-trail for a quarter mile to a meadow, you will find a shallower ford. Our camps were very high, all above 11,300', and we took two and a half days layover, hiking and exploring . Here the trail climbs 700 feet of switchbacks to
Be careful with water supply if you want to spent the night at Muir pass as there is none. Also a ton of mosquitos. The best sites we found are located on the east side of the trail directly after we crossed the stream that feeds the lake. I ate my usual cup of hot oatmeal and packed up my gear. Campsite 4: Darwin Canyon. Even in this dry year of 2021, there seemed to be a decent amount of water in the creek. As I hiked along, I met several PCT Through-Hikers heading north. The trail includes one major unbridged crossing of Evolution Creek - often an exciting wade during the spring run-off - and three . Lakes and rivers were full due to late snowmelt. Oh boy. "All truth goes through three stages. John Muir Rock rises directly to the east. 1 decision & planning. Excellent! The hiking was challenging for us (22 year old girls), but we probably brought too heavy of packs. The trail distance from the junction of the San Joaquin River and Evolution Creek to the summit of Muir Pass is 15.4 miles / 24.8 kilometres (mile 113.2 to mile 128.6 in the Blackwoods Press John Muir Trail Atlas). Only a portion of our journey would actually be in Evolution, but the areas we passed through to reach and retreat from our intended destination were just as amazing. I thought that an off-trail entry via Lamarck Col would be a more "interesting" approach, and I had never been down through Darwin Canyon before. Thousands upon thousands of happy people enjoying the wilderness. Your email address will not be published. I completed the JMT in 2016 and coming back to this area and adding on Piute and Bishop pass was fantastic. The SteriPen uses UV light to kill the germs. Follow signs pointing to Kings Canyon National Park. It was also one of the last areas explored by early park pioneers. Youll find other good campsites on this knoll. Lunch at Evolution Lake. Golden trout present. There are several decent camping spots in the meadow and they are all next to heavy-flowing Piute Creek. This trail really had a lot of history behind it, and I wondered just how many horses and people had travelled through here in the past. What seemed like an irritating setback at the time, ended up giving us a chance to acclimate a bit before hauling ourselves, and 40 unaccustomed pounds, over Bishop Pass. Then I hiked north, paralleling the water. Then climbs through Evolution Meadow and Evolution Valley to reach Evolution Lake; 4,850 ft. of climb, 3,400 ft. of descent in 28 miles. For me, this was one of the most unforgettable moments. Or bag flattopped Mt. Such a memorable backpacking trip! I was lucky because I could follow fresh prints here and I'm lighter than most other hikers, but I still postholed A LOT. 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