This trip has been postponed since 2020 due to COVID, forest fires, and scheduling
Map
Here is the current hiking route. View in google maps. Click the icon on the top-left of the map window to see the map layers.
Trail Map
Someone should purchase 🙂 – $15: National Geographic Map
Gear Checklists
Hiking
Basics
- backpack (duh)
- map
- compass
- saw/hatchet
- flashlight/headlamp
- pocket knife
- map
- compass
- saw/hatchet
- flashlight/headlamp
- pocket knife
- bug spray
- sunscreen
- handkerchief
Optional
- trekking poles
- fishing pole
- GPS
- daypack
- camera
Camp/Sleeping
Basics
- tent/hammock
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
Optional
- tarp
- pillow
- chair
- deck of cards
Clothing
Basics
- at least 1 set of clothes
- hat
- boots
- base layer
- insulated jacket/vest
- Rain gear
Optional
- Sunglasses
- gloves
- sandals
- balaclava
Kitchen and water
Basics
- fire-starters
- lighter/matches
- stove
- cook pot/pan
- fork/spoon/knife
- bowl
- can opener
- fuel
- 3-4 days of food
- water filter
- water bottle(s)/reservoir
- ziploc bags
- towel
- camp suds
Optional
- cutting board
- insulated mug/thermos
- flask
- bear canister
Toiletries/miscellaneous
Basics
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- chap-stick
- TOILET PAPER/WIPES
- rope
- first aid kit
- duct tape
- batteries
- shovel/trowel
Optional
- vaseline
- scissors
- sewing kit
- tissues
Log
1/2/2020: Joe D. drafts map with proposed hiking route (for all hiking points) and area trail system. 55 miles is a lot!
1/14: Proposed route shortened to 52 miles, the route could be roughly cut in half (~26 miles) if ending hike at Mammoth ski resort (2 cars or Uber needed)
1/23: New route shortened to 26 miles ending at Mammoth Lakes parking (need ride back to starting point)
4/19: Logistics, route, and group discussion (LENNY IS INVITED!). Determined 2-3 nights on the trail with overnight spots South of Agnew Pass (fishing at Gem Lake) and North of Devil’s Postpile. Total distance could be shortened to ~16 miles via the Express Route.
9/25: Trip officially postponed until 2021 due to forest fires