Kearsarge Pass
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| After two nights at the Onion Valley campground, we start our hike at 8:30 on a Saturday morning. |
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| Headed for the high country from a 9200' trailhead. |
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| View as we approach 10,000' elevation. |
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| Above Heart Lake. |
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| Sierra Crest just south of Kearsarge Pass. |
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| Barren slope above 11,000'. |
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| Final stretch to the pass. |
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| Looking down at Big Pothole Lake. |
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| Pam closing in on Kearsarge Pass. |
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| On 11,760' Kearsarge Pass. |
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| View towards the west. Bullfrog Lake is in the distance. |
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| Beautiful Kearsarge Lakes in eastern Kings Canyon National Park. |
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| Starting down after an hour of enjoying the views and visiting with other hikers. |
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| Well-maintained and gradual downhill trail lets us enjoy the great views. |
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| Lone tree frames interesting rock formation. |
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| Typical eastern Sierra scenery at 10,500'. |
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| Gorgeous Gilbert Lake. |
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Dave Chapman's Storm Chasing and Outdoor Photo Galleries