[pct-l] Whitney Question

[ilja at cs.caltech.edu (Ilja Friedel)]

Hi,

On Fri, 16 Jan 2004, AsABat wrote:

> > > Query 1: is camping allowed (or possible) at or near Trail Crest
> > > junction? If so, where would you suggest?
> 
> There are a few ledges for camping at the junction to the summit trail. Head
> up the trail towards the summit. As you climb, look down and you'll see a
> few very exposed sandy campsites. No water, no shelter from wind and sun,
> but great views.

I believe the places you mention are the same as I've meant, on the map
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=11&n=4047011&e=384294&s=24&size=l&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25
around the "o" of John.

According to this map south of Trail Crest is lots of flat terrain. I 
didn't notice it when hiking there. Does anybody know if it is suitable 
for camping?

Ilja.