[pct-l] Hike from West Side into PCT, Kings Canyon N. P.

[Ellen Shopes]

The route up Bubbs Creek is scenic with nice campsites, although the climb 
up to Vidette Mdws would feel steep the first day.  Both Woods and Bubbs 
have lots of bear activity; do not walk away from your pack!  Although Woods 
seemed more trampled to me, Rae Lakes is stunning.  Glen Pass was harder 
than Forester, I thought, but had a neat ridgeline with awesome views.
Sounds like a great hike!

----- Original Message ----- >
> In planning a hike for next summer I am looking for input on hiking into 
> the
> PCT from the west side at the end of Highway 180 via either the Bubbs 
> Creek
> or Woods Creek trails in Kings Canyon N.P.
>
> Bubbs Creek Trail is more direct and comes out at the Kearsarge Pinnacles.
>
> Woods Creek Trail comes out in the Rae Lakes Basin.  This route includes 
> an
> additional pass, Glen Pass.
>
> We would then hike over Forrester, to Crabtree, dayhike Whitney, and 
> return
> via Junction Meadow, Colby Pass, Roaring River Ranger Station, and 
> Avalanche
> Pass  to the car.
>
> Thoughts on the conditions of these trails and passes and is Rae Lakes 
> worth
> a visit is helpful.
>
> I haven't figured up mileage, but planning on a week of 15 mile days.
>
> Regards,
>
> David B. Craft
> PCT in Pieces
> Greensboro, NC
>
>
>
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