[pct-l] JMT Q's

[Ellen Shopes]

1.  Probably you will be past the worst of the mosquito problems.  There may 
be a few pockets at some areas.
2.  No.  Please do pack out used stuff.
3.  Not near Kearsarge that I can think of.  There's alternatives south of 
the Postpile (ie, hiking up Cascade drainage rather than the JMT, coming in 
via Duck Pass, etc)
4.  Yes.  Parking is limited (and competitive!).  Do not keep smellies in 
the car (very active bear area).  Bear boxes at trailhead to store stuff, 
but heavily used.
Have fun!
Elderly Ellen

>I will be hiking the JMT/PCT from Kearsage Pass to Mammoth Lakes next week 
>and I still have a few Q's
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> 1) Should I take a headnet this time of year in the Sierras?
> 2) Does TP have to go in the bear can too?
> 3) Are there any trails that branch off the PCT and go back south to meet 
> the PCT again? I may have to double back halfway and it would be cool to 
> see different landscapes on the way back.
> 4) Is it ok to park my car at the trailhead in Independence for a few 
> days?
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> That's all I got.  Thanks in advance to all for any helpful advice.  Viva 
> PCT!
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> Mikey J
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