[pct-l] Bishop Pass trail

[StoneDancer1 at aol.com (StoneDancer1@xxxxxxx)]

>>>>1. Is the trail in reasonable condition (compared to say the JMT)?<<<<

The Bishop Pass Trail is well used and maintained.  There is a resort near 
trail head, which includes (damnable) horses , cabins, and, more importantly, a 
resturant.

>>>2. Is it scenic?<<<

On the west side of Bishop Pass is Dusy Basin.... beautiful.  Isoceles Peak, 
the Palisades...which includes a couple of 140000 footers.  There is also a 
marvelous and easy cross country route from Dusy Basin to Lower Palisade Lake 
which I highly recommend.

>>>3. How easy is it to hitch from the trailhead near South lake to Bishop
(& vice versa)?<<<<

I have hitched several times from the trail head to town and vice-versa.  
Easier than Kearsarge due to high volume traffic to South Lake, North Lake and 
Lake Sabrina.


>>>4. What sort of facilities are available in Bishop (eg grocery stores,
accommodation, etc)?<<<

Best facilites on the east side, with, perhaps, the exception of Mammoth 
Lakes.  Anything you need will be available.


No Way
Ray E