[pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply- now Trail Pass

[judson at jeffnet.org (Judson Brown)]

Well, not exactly flat, and not 4 mi. The trail from Trail Pass to the
Horseshoe Mdws. trailhead is 2.1 mi. and loses 700 ft. Still pretty easy,
though, by Sierra standards.

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[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Eric Yakel
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 6:49 AM
To: Marshall Karon; mail@VictorHansonSmith.com;
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Subject: Re: [pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply


Don't know it this has been mentioned or an option for you.  Trail Pass is
a much shorter and easier way out to a trailhead.  In this case it would be
Horseshoe Meadows.  Very nice campground.  The walk from the PCT
is about 4 miles and mostly level.  Horseshoe Meadows is reached by
taking the Whitney road for about 3-4 miles from town and then turning
off on the cottonwood lake-horseshoe meadow road.  It is paved all the
way and has some incredible views of Owens Valley.  This may be an
option for you.  I am considering having my son bring me up a re-supply
box to this point on my thru-hike this year.  E.Y.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Karon" <m.karon@comcast.net>
To: <mail@VictorHansonSmith.com>; <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply


> The scenery from the pass is outstanding - one of the best on the trek.
> Although it is a long way up, it is really not that bad (of course, that
is
> after hiking for one or more weeks). If you have good weather you could
> spend hours - even go to some of the lakes on either side of the pass. It
is
> exposed on both sides though, so I wouldn't risk hanging around in stormy
> weather.
>
> The scenery from the campground trailhead isn't outstanding - much nicer a
> ways up. If your family friend doesn't mind carrying your resupply up,
meet
> at one of the lakes - or higher.
>
> You will almost always find many people at the trailhead. Big parking lot
> with bear lockers - use them if you have food in the car. Although during
> the day, I suspect there would be no problem. Also campground with water.
>
>
> Marshall Karon
> Portland, OR
> m.karon@comcast.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Victor Hanson-Smith" <victorhansonsmith@gmail.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 1:53 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Kearsarge Pass resupply
>
>
> > Hey all,
> > I am in the middle of organizing my 2005 thru-hike.
> >
> > I'm planning to hike over Kearsarge Pass to the Onion Valley
> > Campground to resupply.  However, having thru-hiked the JMT, I am
> > pretty sure that I DON'T want to interrupy my Sierra experience by
> > hitching all the way into Independence.  Fortunately, I think I can
> > convince a family friend to rendezvous with me at the Kearsarge Pass
> > Trailhead. . . depending on how much work is involved.
> >
> > That said, does anyone know about the driving time to the Kearsarge
> > Pass Trailhead from South Lake Tahoe?  What about from L.A.?  Is the
> > road from Hwy 395 to Onion Valley even paved?  Finally, is the
> > Kearsarge Pass Trailhead "nice"... a place that someone wouldn't mind
> > hanging out for a couple hours?
> >
> > Thanks for any help!
> > -Victor
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