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High Sierra base camp backpacking trip ideas Posted on December 28, 2022 21:37:04.

High Sierra Base Camp Backpacking Trip Ideas
Updated 12/28/2022

1. Big McGee Lake and Red Slate Mountain

John Muir Wilderness.
Start at McGee Creek trailhead 8412'
5.3 mi +2215' -63' to Big McGee Lake at 10476'
Day hike to Red Slate Mtn 13163' class 2 "big pile of rubble" from McGee Pass 4 mi round trip +2687'

2. Little Lakes Valley and Mounts Abbot, Mills and Dade

John Muir Wilderness.
Either come in from Rock Creek or over Morgan Pass from Pine Creek or shuttle.