Neat country, great stories! The trailhead sounds like a zoo!
Glad to bring back some memories for you two! It is a special place up there. We had a lot of fun chatting with the folks hiking out from their trips. Lots of interesting tips and info.Lighthawk said:Thanks for bringing back fond memories.
Paiute Pass to Mt Humphries was the first backpack trip Susan and I did together.
Better watch out Mr. Sage, first time the Lady saw your user name it came out Wandering Sasquatch.Wandering Sagebrush said:Oh, where do I get some of those 'concubines'?
I didn't fish, Frank. Thought about going back up to spend the day at Loch Leven but it looked like lots of people were showing up in the area. Quota on overnight but not on day trips. Lots of hoppers about.Casa Escarlata Robles Too said:Did you fish the lake with the cruising trout? North lake looks inviting and the campground sounds like a place to spend some time and short hikes out of.
Hester Lake on the North Palisades CA 7.5' quadcraig333 said:For fun I followed your route on google earth. Amazing how many lakes aren't named (at least on GE). Never did find Hester Lake.
Practice the skills, make it habit to use them every trip. I was pulling out the compass and confirming our location.Foy said:There is no complete substitute for a topographic map, a compass, and the skills to use them.
Foy