[pct-l] SoBo side trips

[pbaily at webuniverse.net (Phil Baily)]

I agree with the comment about Shadow Lake, etc. However, last time I was
through there (a few years ago), the JMT didn't rejoin the PCT until Red's
Meadow so you would miss Devil's Postpile which is very interesting.
However, I believe there are short connecting trails which let you see the
lakes and then cut over to Devil's Postpile.

Hope this helps in planning your trip and isn't confusing.

                                                    Phil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Woods" <wpsnotebook@charter.net>
To: <samberry@bu.edu>; "PCT -L" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 11:26 AM
Subject: [pct-l] SoBo side trips


> The second question just regards little side excursions.  We aren't
> too intent on following the PCT mile for mile and we're willing to go
> off trail if the destination is beautiful enough....
> Right off the starting line, you might consider making a day trip on
> the PCT northbound up into the Desolation Wilderness to look around.
> Very different from the Echo Lake surroundings if you've never been
> there. No permit needed for a day trip.
>
> As you head up Lyell Canyon toward Donohue Pass, a side trip cross
> country up the to glacier might be a nice diversion. One caution tho: I
> camped at the head of the canyon just below the pass and woke with
> about a half an inch of ice in my water bottle. That was July 4 in an
> avarage year.
> On your way down, you might think about taking the JMT southbound from
> 1000 Islands Lake, at the PCT junction at the lake outlet. It rejoins
> the PCT at Devils Postpile NM. Half a dozen little lakes you'd miss on
> the PCT.
>
> Mo Jo
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