Join us for a journey down to the Sierras to capture the Magic that is Sequoia National Forest. Panoramic views abound in this unspoiled landscape. For some this will be a two or three night expedition with two nights wilderness backpacking. For those not interested in backpacking you can make your own arrangements.

See HERE for discussions about this event.

I am going to need drivers for the trip so if you are interested in driving please let me know. I will need to adjust the possible attendance to accommodate the possible number of people who would like to attend. I am going to set the attendance low to start. If you RSVP Yes there will be a few questions to clarify what you would like to do.

This is going to be a lot of planning therefore I don't want any flakes therefore I am charging for this meetup. This is how the charges will be applied: $20 fee = $0.88 to paypal (Thank You paypal), $2.12 to meetup group (No exceptions!!! Go ahead complain that you already paid. I don't care), $7 payment to driver of your carpool (Thank You Drivers!!!), $10 toward the gas money in your carpool. If you don't like paypal fine I understand cash is fine I will make the necessary adjustments in meetup or find a work around.

If you are backpacking to Pear Lake I also need to know this so I can get the proper backpacking permit and help organize your experience...etc. This hike is a BUTT Kicker for those of us sea levelers. There is a possibility of alt. sickness so please be prepared. Please look at the elevation profile below it is a pretty steep hike. And the path can be a narrow cliff ledge at times be warned.

If you decide to stay at a lodge (not backpacking)...great the phone number to make reservations is below. I will be happy to direct people to share a room and carpooling.

Wuksachi Lodge 1-[masked]
Grant Grove Cabins & John Muir Lodge 1-[masked]
Cedar Grove Lodge 1-[masked]

www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/lodging.htm

Agenda (All tentative at this point)

Friday
Drive to the Park
Camp Catch Star trails @ To be announced
Sleep in

Morning head to Panoramic point for sunrise over the mountains.
Hike into Pear lake
Photograph Emerald and Pear lake
Swim
Star trails at Pear Lake

For those not camping
-Drive out Friday night
-Saturday Morning
Panorama point for Sunrise
Breakfast

Other Suggestions
Zumwalt Meadow Loop
Crystal Cave
Moro Rock

View from Campsite North

Heather Lake

Map

Elevation profile from parking lot to Emerald Lake