[pct-l] pct-l] PCT in Kings Canyon

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I agree that it is easier to hitch from South Lake than Onion Valley.  If
that's a concern, start from the south end, Onion Valley.

I've also done the cross-country route from Bishop Pass to Palisade Lakes and
can recommend it if you want a fairly challenging adventure across talus
slopes to see some seldom-visited lakes and spectacular scenery.  However,
you will miss Le Conte Canyon which is a lot like an unspoiled Yosemite
valley - except that the valley floor is at 7,500 feet and offers some very
good fishing.  Is there any way that you could do both?  It's a hard choice!

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In a message dated 3/4/03 5:11:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,
StoneDancer1@aol.com writes:

> >>>I am planning a one-way August hike along the PCT in Kings Canyon.  The
> plan is to enter and exit the park from the east via the Onion Valley and
> South Lake trailheads.  I am trying to figure out whether the hike would be
> easier from the south (entering via Onion Valley) or from the north
> (entering
> via South Lake).  Any views?<<
>
>
>
> I have hiked both ways and like them both.  I  can't think of any reason
> why
> one might be more desirable than the other...unless...it depends on your
> transportation plans.  Are you taking two cars and leaving one at the end?
> If so, it doesn't matter.  If you plan to hitch down at the end and make
> your
> way back to your car in some fashion...then it would be, I think, better to
> start at Onion Valley, since the trailhead has a lot less traffic than
> South
> Lake and would be more difficult to get a ride.  Also, depending on your
> experience...there is a beautiful cross country route from Bishop Pass that
> goes right along the front of the Palisades and drops down to Lower
> Palisade
> Lake on the PCT.
>
> No Way
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