First day of the “big hike” of the year—50 mile loop starting & ending at Roads End in Kings Canyon. Drove down yesterday and camped at “Sentinel” car campground. Got to Roads End around 7:30 to pick up permit. Ron, Derek, and I then headed up to the Bubbs Creek climb. Made it to Sphinx Creek trail junction around 10:30 and took a break. Then up some more to where the trail crosses Sphinx Creek at around 8600 feet. Total climb today was 3600 feet. A few campsites here in the trees. Tomorrow brings more uphill, leaving the trail immediately and following Sphinx Creek upstream. We’ll see how far we’re able to get! |
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Looking down into Kings Canyon |
Trail construction near Sphinx Creek |