Rattlesnake Creek, Kern Canyon, and Little Five Lakes 2015
Franklin Lakes to Rattlesnake Creek
Saturday, August 22, 2015
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Franklin
Pass is at around 11,700 feet elevation, and is a crossing of the Great
Western Divide. Smoke was much better today, only affecting far
ranging views. The Sierra Crest including Mt. Whitney is visible
from Franklin Pass, but smoke prevented any good pictures from
here. The hike down Rattlesnake Canyon was pleasant, not sure
where its name comes from as we didn't see any snakes in this
canyon. We camped on the opposite side of the creek from the
trail and had soothing creek sounds all night!
Journal Entry: Clear morning (no smoke nearby). Started hiking around 9. Up 1300 ft to Franklin Pass, arrived just before noon. Long downhill into Rattlesnake Canyon. Smoke not too bad all day, other than making long views hazy. Got to camp around 5. Tomorrow to Kern Hot Springs.
 Lower Franklin Lake in morning light |
 Lower Franklin Lake |
 Lower Franklin Lake |
 trail with Franklin Pass above |
 Upper and Lower Franklin Lakes |
 trail with Franklin Pass ahead |
 looking over the ridge before Franklin Pass |
 nearing Franklin Pass |
 Rattlesnake Canyon from Franklin Pass |  sandy terrain east of pass |
 looking back at Franklin Pass |  Rattlesnake Canyon below |
 Rattlesnake Creek |  looking down U-shaped Rattlesnake Canyon |