Seven Gables and The Pinnacles 2011
Marie Lake to
Lower Blayney Meadow
Saturday, August 27, 2011
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full day of hiking today. The highlight was the marmots at Heart
Lake. We had only seen the one marmot at Little Bear Lake on the
trip so far, and were wondering about the lack of marmots. There
were at least two at Heart Lake, and they were kind enough to pose for
photos! We intended to camp at a location labeled "Lower Blayney Campground" on the map. We found no evidence of what you would call a "campground," but we went toward the river south of the trail (through numerous downed trees) and found a nice spot next to the river. Mosquitos were almost absent at this lower elevation! Journal Entry: Fairly uneventful on-trail day. Over Selden Pass, then down past Heart Lake and Sallie Keyes Lakes. Closed our loop at Senger Creek. Down more into the valley. We are camped around 3 miles from the boat dock-plan an early start tomorrow to catch the first boat at 9am. |
 Mts. Hilgard and Gabb over Marie Lake |
 Marie Lake reflections |
 Marie Lake |
 marmot at Heart Lake |
 marmots at Heart Lake |
 marmot |
 marmot |
 trail heading toward Sallie Keyes Lakes |
 South Fork San Joaquin valley |
 South Fork San Joaquin River at our campsite |