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Explore this 30.7-mile out-and-back trail near Lakeshore, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 41 min to complete.With high sierra meadows and valleys, it’s really incredible. You can get to the Evolution Basin a variety of ways, but the easiest is through the Florence Lake Trailhead. Here, you can choose to either take the Florence Lake Ferry across the lake, or save $25 and hike the extra 4 miles around the lake.From Highway 395, in Independence, CA, turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
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This is a four day three night hike from Florence Lake to the John Muir Trail in Kings Canyon including Evolution Lake and back including McClure Meadow
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Camp at McClure Meadow – RightOnTrek
The Florence Lake ferry takes hikers to this trailhead at the eastern end of … McClure Meadow is one of three high-elevation meadows in Evolution Valley.
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- Author: dematson
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- Date Published: 2012. 8. 11.
- Video Url link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHvWOAD-CAw
How do I get to Valley of evolution?
With high sierra meadows and valleys, it’s really incredible. You can get to the Evolution Basin a variety of ways, but the easiest is through the Florence Lake Trailhead. Here, you can choose to either take the Florence Lake Ferry across the lake, or save $25 and hike the extra 4 miles around the lake.
Is Kearsarge Pass Trail open?
From Highway 395, in Independence, CA, turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
How hard is Kearsarge Pass?
Explore this 12.0-mile out-and-back trail near Independence, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 5 min to complete.
How do you resupply on the John Muir trail?
Hikers can depart from the JMT to access Parchers Resort near Bishop via Bishop Pass, a journey of 12 miles. A resupply package may be mailed to the Resort ahead of time and they will hold it for 30 days for a fee. They have the South Fork Cafe, a grocery store, laundry facilities and showers.
Is Onion Valley Road open?
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At a Glance.
| Closest Towns: | Independence, CA |
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| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
Goddard Canyon and Evolution Valley Loop from Florence Lake
A 6 day tour deep in the wilderness of Kings Canyon National Park, through the spectacular Goddard Canyon and Evolution Valley. Vast granite basins, sparkling mountain lakes, and towering mountain ranges make this journey through one of the prettiest areas of the Sierra a trip to remember.
July 4th this year fell on Wednesday, I decided to join it up to the previous weekend and head into the backcountry for a 6 day tour out of Florence Lake. Evolution Valley and Goddard Canyon are deep into the wilderness in the northern reaches of Kings Canyon National Park. The John Muir Trail/Pacific Crest Trail follow Evolution Valley, and so is well visited by hikers passing through, but Goddard Canyon is off the beaten path.
I was originally concerned about snow at the high elevations of Goddard Divide in the early summer, but in the end the conditions were perfect. While 2018 had a snow year not far off average the exceptionally warm February meant the snow had no base, followed by the recent warm weather we’ve been having almost all of it had melted by the time I visited, leaving just a few snow fields on northern slopes.
I did some pretty big mile days and, in addition to the loop, I made a couple of side trips; first over Hell For Sure Pass into Red Mountain Basin in the John Muir Wilderness section of the Sierra National Forest, and later up to Darwin Bench. There’s no trail between Martha Lake at the top of Goddard Canyon and Wanda Lake at the top of Evolution Basin, instead I took a cross-country route through Davis Lake to close the loop, this section was all class 1 travel with a little boulder hopping in places. I had my eye on connecting through Ionian Basin but it’ll have to wait for another trip. This route passed through some of the most beautiful high country in the Sierra, if anything I could have extended it and spent a few more days exploring the basins.
Day 1 Florence Lake to PCT/JMT Junction
I arrived at Florence Lake trailhead around lunchtime after the long drive down Kaiser Pass Road and the final fork to the lake. The trailhead parking lot is right before the lake and the road ends at the day use area on the lake’s edge. To the left is the Florence Lake store and the ferry service to take you across the lake. To the right the trail starts a little way up the gated road. The ferry cuts about 4 miles of walking around the lake, but I elected to hike around.
The trail alongside the lake doesn’t offer any great views across the lake, it climbs up and over a small granite ridge and drops down to cross the South Fork San Joaquin as it flows into the lake. The trail will continue to follow the river all the way to the split at the mouth of Evolution Valley, and the start of the loop.
Over the bridge the trail climbs up to the junction to the ferry landing, where it’s also intersected by a jeep trail, which is a weird sight to see in the wilderness. The Muir Trail Ranch was grandfathered in when the wilderness act was signed and have been allowed to operate a truck to make deliveries to the ranch, the trail criss crosses with the jeep trail all the way to the ranch.
Hiking up towards Muir Ranch the trail passes by a couple of meadows, Double Meadows and Blayney Meadows, which attract bugs in the early season, and then passes through a gate at the bottom of Muir Trail Ranch. From here it’s a short few miles up to join up with the PCT.
Just before the junction the trail comes right up to the river, and here there’s a number of campsites. I set up camp, cooked dinner, and climbed into bed for an early night, the real magic of the trip is yet to come, tomorrow will be a big day. As I lay in my tent bats dart around in the sky overhead and I drift off to the sound of rushing water.
Day 2 Goddard Canyon and over Hell For Sure Pass
The second day I join up to the PCT and follow it the final few miles out of Sierra National Forest to the boundary with Kings Canyon National Park, at the mouth of Piute Canyon. A bridge spans Piute Creek, and the trail continues down the ravine cut by South Fork San Joaquin.
The river is flowing pretty swiftly as it’s still relatively early in the summer. The trail cuts through some pretty granite sections, past Muir Rock, and through some aspen stands. After mile or so another bridge takes us across the river and the trail skirts around the confluence of Evolution Creek and the San Joaquin as Evolution Valley meets Goddard Canyon. Just before a final bridge that spans South Fork San Joaquin the trail forks.
I was only on the PCT for a handful of miles, and, despite being miles from the nearest trailhead, the trail is thronging with hikers. The wilderness rangers call the PCT a highway, and I can see why, it’s hard to go more than 15 minutes without coming across another someone. After leaving the main trail and heading into Goddard Canyon though, the people melt away, between here and rejoining the PCT two days later I only saw one other person.
From the junction the trail climbs gently up Goddard Canyon, alternating through lightly wooded sections and open meadows, crossing over seasonal streams that flow down the steep sides of the canyon walls. The trail climbs above the South Fork San Joaquin, which cuts deeply into the canyon floor at places. After a couple miles hiking up I take break and wander over to find the river and come across a waterfall plunging into cavernous pool.
Continuing up Goddard Canyon the trail climbs up above the river and along a rock ledge, providing views down and up the canyon, and then following beside the river which continues to cut deep into the canyon floor. The trail passes by a couple of tall waterfalls; they plunge into a fine mist which blows across and gently wets my face, which feels nice as the sun beats down.
About 5 miles from the fork up Goddard Canyon an unmarked junction splits to Hell For Sure Pass. Up to this point the trail has been recently cleared out by a trail crew, the fresh cuts visible as sap leaks out. Despite not being signposted the trail junction is pretty obvious as a large cut tree straddles the trail on the fork. From here both the continuation of Goddard Canyon Trail and the Hell For Sure Pass trail are marked on the map as primitive, and are not actively maintained by the park.
Hell For Sure Pass Trail first climbs up, and then follows back parallel to the Goddard Canyon Trail, tracking along a ridge. It passes by multiple streams as they drain through vegetation, which obscures the path at points, and in the early season are host to clouds of mosquitoes that annoy while route finding. After a couple of miles of traversing sideways the trail finally bends back and starts to switchback up to the pass.
Hell For Sure Pass crosses below Red Mountain, and the red colored peak is briefly visible from the trail as it traverses the canyon. The switchbacks start through some thick vegetation, but soon leave it behind, to a carpet of green grass, and sandy rock. There’s a stream flowing down fed from patchy snow fields on the northern slopes. The trail arcs around to the left to a small plateau that cradles a few small pools of clear water, before making the final ascent up to the top of the pass.
The morning sky was completely clear, but each day the clouds start to build up through the morning and afternoon, and eventually burning off in the evening. From the pass the views across Goddard Canyon are interrupted and the valley floor is out of sight below, the steep canyon sides on the far side are shaded by the clouds.
The view over Red Mountain Basin from the pass really takes your breath away. The basin is large flat granite, among which are nestled many lakes, the biggest of which shares its name with the pass, Hell For Sure Lake. It drains down into Disappointment Lake, and is surrounded by Arctic Lake and Horseshoe Lake, with Devils Punchbowl, Little Shot Lake and, Big Shot Lake further into the distance. Whoever named the lakes in this basin clearly had some fun.
From the pass it’s an easy class 1 side trip up to the peak of Red Mountain, I dumped my pack and made the quick trip. The view from the sub-peak just next to the peak however are better, as the peak itself is so gentle. After spending a little while taking in the views from the top I joined back up with the trail, and headed down the other side, dropping into the basin.
The trail drops quickly down, and it’s less than a mile until I was sitting beside Hell For Sure Lake, resting my tired legs. The mosquitos had been bothering me all the way to Hell For Sure Pass and now again they surrounded me on the lake shore. I carried on in search of a campsite and a warm piece of granite to lie on. I left the trail behind and found a great ledge above Disappointment Lake, which contrary to its name, was not a disappointment at all.
I’m pretty sure I had this whole basin to myself, and if I didn’t, it at least felt that way. The ridge that Hell For Sure Pass traverses forms Le Conte Divide which divides Kings Canyon National Park from Sierra National Forest and the John Muir Wilderness. The west side, Goddard Canyon, flows into the San Joaquin, and the east side, Red Mountain Basin, flows into Kings River.
I watched the sun slowly descend in the sky as I cooked dinner. The clouds that had gathered overhead slowly burned off and the sun reflected off the top of the still lake water before ducking behind the horizon and turning day to dusk. I slept well tonight.
Day 3 Hell For Sure Pass to Martha Lake and Davis Lake
I got up early, cooked breakfast, had a hot cup of coffee, packed down camp, and headed back up and over Hell For Sure Pass. The ridge was blocking the morning sun, and the climb up was pleasant in the cool morning air. As I got up to the pass the sun suddenly burst into view. The mosquitoes were just as annoying on the way down as the way up, especially in the wet streams as Hell For Sure Trail drops back down to join Goddard Canyon Trail.
The final push up Goddard Canyon just gets better and better. The light forest quickly gives way to open meadow as the trail climbs above tree line. The headwaters of the South Fork San Joaquin flow through lush green grass, the trail starts to disappear and soon becomes impossible to discern, but at this point it’s unnecessary, the basin is wide and flat and Martha Lake is just beyond the small ridge, surrounded by the towering Mount Goddard for which the canyon is named, and Mount Reinstein to the south.
I found a rock to sit down on and ate lunch looking over Martha Lake, and considered my options. From here I was heading off trail. I was originally thinking of climbing up the drainage behind Martha Lake, just below Mount Goddard, and into the Ionian Basin, but from where I was sitting it looked a little steeper than I had imagined. I didn’t really fancy climbing up and risking having to turn around, so I opted to leave the Ionian Basin for another day and instead take a high route over and through the large basin to the north west of Mount Goddard, and cut over to Davis Lake.
There’s a smaller unnamed lake just above Martha Lake, labelled as lake 11,184 (on the Forest Service topos some unnamed lakes are labelled with their elevations, and most are just unlabeled). Until Davis Lake none of the other lakes I come across today are named, all are nestled in high alpine rocky landscapes, and often form chains sitting in wide plateaus.
Behind Lake 11,184 water cascades down multiple streams of waterfalls, and there’s still snow on its banks. The next few hours I follow the water up as it flows down mini waterfalls from small lakes and clear pools of water that probably dry up in the late season, but in the early summer are primed with crystal clear water from the snow melt above. The short grass gives way to scree, which in turn gives way to talus.
Above Lake 11,184 there’s a large plateau with a chain of small lakes arching around, it’s a beautiful landscape. The distances here are relatively short but I’m moving slower now there’s no trail. The drainage from the largest lake, nestled in a large basin to the north of Mount Goddard, is entirely underground, and at points it sounds like a waterfall flowing underneath the tightly packed rocks I’m standing on top of. I climb all the way up to small, flat sub peak at 12,271 feet, which offers a fantastic view. From here there’s another plateau to the north and it looks like there might be a good view over Davis Lake, and it looks like I could loop around, but I elect to instead retrace my steps as the day is getting on, and I’m trying and make it to Davis Lake to camp.
I drop back down to the plateau and follow the chained lakes around, climbing up a little before dropping down a small drainage and following the ridge all the way across and around a small peak that sits just to the south of North Goddard Creek which flows from Davis Lake. The landscape at this point in the season, with almost all the snow melted, but so recently that everything is full of clear water, is so pretty. There are fantastic views down towards Goddard Canyon, and to Le Conte Divide on the far side, Red Mountain is easy to discern as a splash of red colors the tip.
The final drop down to Davis Lake descends quickly, the lake curves around multiple small peaks and from here only the tip of lake is visible. I have to cross the drainage, which is the first time I’ve had to get my feet wet so far, and drop down and back up the other side of a small subpeak. The water is refreshing on my feet, but it’s getting late in the day and my legs are letting me know that they’re ready to rest, the last push starts to test my endurance.
When I finally make it up to the shores of Davis Lake though I breathe a sigh of relief. I’m exhausted but the there’s great camping spots, a fantastic view, the sun still shining up the valley, and, for now at least, no bugs. Tonight I’ll sleep at 11,050 feet. I dump my pack, head to the shore, bathe my feet, and wash my socks. I scarf down dinner, and lay out in the sun, happy and content just to rest my weary legs.
Day 4 Davis Lake to Evolution Valley and Darwin Bench
This morning I had breakfast in bed as I looked out over the lake. I got a later start than usual as I lay in my sleeping bag until the sun came up and over the horizon. I threw my things into my pack and head off around the north shore of Davis Lake.
The path around the lake first lead across a scree slope, I started around and stumbled across a path that had been flattened out around this first section. Past the scree there were alternating sections of talus, sandy areas, and then larger and larger boulder fields, shed as the mountains above slowly crumbling into the lake. Hoping over the large boulders was slow going and it took me two hours to make my way all around the mile long lake to the pass on the far side.
Just over the pass is Evolution Basin and the massive Wanda Lake, stretching a mile from end to end along the PCT. The sun is starting to get pretty intense on the exposed granite, I spot a large boulder and head to lie down underneath but when I get there the entire shaded side is covered with mosquitoes who clearly have the same idea. The entire boulder field is covered in mosquitoes, but the heat is forcing them rest in the shade, so instead I just find a spot in the sun and watch as PCT/JMT hikers make their way down from Muir Pass and around Wanda Lake.
I join up with the PCT at the base of Wanda Lake where it crosses over the drainage and find a rock to sit on and eat lunch between Wanda Lake and Lake 11,293 just below it. As I approach the rock a large high pitched chirp rings out as a marmot alerts me to its presence. I sit and eat lunch watching the headwaters of Evolution Creek flowing past while the marmot at first eyes me with uncertainty and eventually decides I’m not a threat and lies down sunning itself on its granite perch.
Evolution Basin is massive. The trail follows Evolution Creek all the way down a vast valley to the junction with Goddard Canyon. It’s often said that Evolution Valley is one of the most memorable sections of the entire PCT and it quickly becomes clear why, the top section of the valley in particular is simply spectacular.
From Wanda Lake, to Sapphire Lake, and then to Evolution Lake the valley steps down in cavernous mile long canyons, Evolution Creek cascading down the top of each. The trail clings to the side of the canyon which gives an awesome perspective, the huge granite walls on either side of the gigantic glaciated canyon floor, carpeted in green and blue. Along the far wall further basins stretch out into the distance, and in the early season they send streams of water down the steep granite. It looked like it would be fun to explore each basin.
Walking down the vast valley you feel both tiny and insignificant, dwarfed by the size the landscape, but at the same time completely immersed in it. The journey from Wanda to Evolution Lake also feels like an evolution of fauna, beginning at Wanda, desolate and baron, far above tree line, at first yielding to grasses, wildflowers, dwarfed trees, and by Evolution Lake the trees, while still sparse and not full size are now able to stand up relatively tall. It’s spring time in the valley and the spring flowers are out all the way down.
At the bottom end of Evolution Lake the valley opens up ahead, and after a short traverse the trail switchbacks down to the valley floor, once devoid of trees it disappears into a forest of them. At the very top of the switchbacks an unmarked trail, and there is an actual trail here despite not appearing on the maps, leads up to Darwin Basin and beyond, over Lamarck Col, and into Inyo National Forest. The trail climbs steeply up, switchbacking right alongside the drainage, which is flowing very well this time of year.
Darwin Bench is well named, it’s a large granite shelf that sits above Evolution Valley, and from the edge offers stunning views out across. It also immerses you back into solitude, away from the traffic of the PCT. I find a good campsite overlooking the lake and dump my gear. It’s already been a long day and I’m running out of energy but I’m keen to go explore the pair of canyons above Darwin Bench.
To the north is a small canyon that houses 3 unnamed lakes, two lower lakes and a third elevated above and to the side labelled The Keyhole on the map. The drainages from both canyons are flowing well and the bench is incredibly pretty. I climb up to the mouth of first unnamed lake, labelled Lake 11,540, and try to scout a route around to the middle to climb up to the third. The path along the far side looks steep, and a potentially time-consuming scramble, so I try to climb up the near side and see if I can drop down. In the end I don’t find an easy path down so I take a moment to take in the view and head for Darwin Canyon.
Darwin Canyon hosts a chain of lakes, and arcs around at the end to Mount Darwin and Darwin Glacier. I make a path from the north canyon down and back up to the mouth of the first Darwin lake. I would have loved to follow the trail up and around to the back of the canyon but I’m too exhausted. I sit down lake side and watch as the fish spot me and dart for cover, taking a few minutes to take it all in, before turning around and heading to camp.
I set up my tent and stretch out on the warm granite overlooking the lake while I heat up some water for dinner and cup of hot chocolate; it’s never tasted so good. From the very beginning of Goddard Canyon all the way to here the scenery has been outstanding, there’s been no boring section of trail, no point that didn’t offer an amazing view, a crystal mountain lake, or the humbling presence of towering granite peaks.
Day 5 Darwin Bench to Florence Lake
It’s a long day today, the longest in terms of mileage, from Darwin Bench I follow the PCT to Muir Ranch and branch back off to Florence Lake, losing all the elevation gained over the first 3 days. The start of the day takes me down the switchbacks, following the the outlet from Darwin Bench all the way to the valley floor.
Again surrounded by trees the trail follows the now slow Evolution Creek along miles of forest, skirting huge open meadows. First is Colby Meadow, and not long after is McClure Meadow. Just off the trail between the meadows is McClure Ranger Station.
Further downstream the trail crosses Evolution Creek, and there’s no bridge at this crossing. In the early season the crossing can be dangerous so there’s an alternate crossing at Evolution Meadow. I checked with a hiker coming the other direction and they let me know that the creek crossing was safe, the water only came up just above the knees. When I was planning the trip I wasn’t sure if the beginning of July was a little early—in high snow years it can still be very high this early—but given the rapid snow melt this year it was already safe to cross.
I ate lunch on the far side of the creek while I dried my feet in the midday sun. Just past the crossing the trail starts to descend very quickly down to the mouth of the valley and the confluence with South Fork San Joaquin as it flows from Goddard Canyon. This section of trail is steep, exposed switchbacks and hot in the intense sun, I’m glad to be going down and don’t envy the hikers I pass climbing up. The trail up Goddard Canyon was much gentler.
Once I reach the bottom I’m retracing my path, following the deep valley cut by the South Fork San Joaquin back through to the mouth of Piute Canyon, and the border with Sierra National Forest. It’s all down hill but very hot in the afternoon sun, doing this section in the relative cool of morning on the way up was much more pleasant.
From here to Florence Lake was another test of endurance, I wanted to shoot to camp at the inlet to Florence Lake, which had some nice campsites, and would let me get back to the trailhead early the following day to head out. After many many miles I made it to the bridge and picked a campsite a little away from the river. I scarfed down dinner and headed up to the ridge to watch the sun set of the lake. I again fell asleep to bats darting overhead.
Day 6 Florence Lake to the Trailhead
The final day is a short trip from the campsites at the bridge, over the inlet to Florence Lake, around the lake, and back to the trailhead. I pushed through the previous day and did a really big day so that I could get up early and head back across the Central Valley as early as possible to avoid the intense heat of the afternoon and rush hour traffic in the Bay Area.
I got up before sunrise, cooked breakfast, and broke down camp, hitting the trail just before 6am. I was most of the way around Florence by the time the sun crested the mountains. From the bridge to the trailhead is 4¼ miles and with semi-rested legs I did it in just over an hour, and was on my bike riding out before 8.
The ride back over Kaiser Pass seemed shorter on the way out, although no less bumpy. By the time I hit the two lane section my mind was already racing ahead to the great big bowl of fresh food, the long hot shower, and curling up on my soft soft bed in the evening, and yet, I was still riding the highs of the landscape I was leaving behind.
Evolution Valley 2010
Google Earth KMZ – Evolution Valley
Wilderness: John Muir Wilderness
Park: Kings Canyon National Park
Trail System: Florence Lake Trail & JMT/PCT
Latitude: 37.1119
Longitude: 118.4506
Elevation: 9,545 feet
The hike this year begins at Florence Lake which can be accessed using the Kaiser Pass road. The drive to Florence Lake from Fresno takes about 3 hours if you stop a few times. Once at the lake, you can take the ferry across the lake saving you about 4 miles of hiking. There are two trail systems to get to Evolution Valley. One is the Florence Lake trail and the other is the JMT/PCT trail (John Muir Trail/Pacific Crest trail). Most of our gear weighs around 55 lbs because this trip, although was longer in mileage, was not the steep of a climb. This enables us to pack more items like beer and fresh food. The group consists of five people this year; Chris, Chris, Chris, Jason and Erik. This is Jason’s first year. The trip begins on August 27th and ends on August 30th
Day 1 – Hike in
The trip starts in Fresno where we all meet and divvy up the community goods. The drive to Florence Lake takes about 3 hours with a few stops. Once at the lake, you can purchase ferry tickets at the marina for $20 round trip. Using the ferry cuts off about 4 miles of hiking around the lake. Once across the lake, you hit the Florence Lake Trail. This is the first section of trail up to the Kings Canyon national Park. Our goal the first day is to get as far as we can because we know that we will not be able to reach Evolution the first day. The first section of trail passed two meadows called Double Meadow and Blayney Meadow and then you come up on the Muir Trail Ranch. From the Muir Trail Ranch, you travel about another 4 miles to reach the park boundary and the Piute Bridge. After having some lunch, we entered into the park and followed the San Joaquin River for another 3 miles or so to some nice camp spots where we ended our day. There are two bridges that cross the San Joaquin in this section of trail, but we only reached the first one as it was getting late and I was dead tired. After getting some wood and having a nice steak dinner, we hit the sack to get some rest.
Day 2 – Fish the river
Day 2 starts out with a nice warm breakfast as we get ready to make the push to Evolution Valley. After getting cleaned and dressed, we head off down the trail another ½ mile to reach the second bridge. The second bridge is at the bottom of the switchbacks leading up into the valley. From this bridge, it is about 2 mile until you are officially in Evolution Valley so we hit it hard and start climbing. At the top of the switchbacks, it levels out some and gradually climbs up to Evolution Meadow which is another mile from this spot. Our goal is to find a base camp just before McClure Meadow to avoid traffic and mosquito. Once we reach the meadow, we push forward another 2 miles or so and reach our destination. For the remainder of the day, we fished the river and just relaxed.
Day 3 – Climb the mountain
The morning is chilly, but we make it to day 3. On this day, we are heading towards Emerald Peak to fish a little lake below it. This will require us to climb straight up a mountain about 1000 feet. We back up our bags and head back down to Evolution Meadow where we will begin the climb. It is still early and a little chilly but the minimal cloud coverage isn’t too much of a nuisance yet. We climb for about 1.5 hours until we reach the top. The view is awesome as you can see the entire valley and the whole of the Glacier Divide. From here, we travel along the ridge until we reach the un-named lake. The fishing is good but short lived as clouds move in and start dumping snow on us. It snowed for about 1.5 hours as we made our way back down the mountain, but stopped once we hit the bottom. From this point, we start hiking out as far as we can to make the trip easier tomorrow. Once we reach our first camp, we drop our bags, dry off and relax.
Day 4 – Hike out
This day was really just spent driving and hiking. The day was rather nice with few clouds so it make the views along the trail crisp and sharp. We also got to to see a dedication cabin build in honor of John Muir. See you next year…
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Backpack Evolution Valley
Multiple nights in the High Sierra and the trail follows the South Fork of the San Joaquin. With high sierra meadows and valleys, it’s really incredible.
You can get to the Evolution Basin a variety of ways, but the easiest is through the Florence Lake Trailhead. Here, you can choose to either take the Florence Lake Ferry across the lake, or save $25 and hike the extra 4 miles around the lake. Personally, I would choose the ferry.
About five miles from the lake is Muir Trail Ranch. This is a place where many PCT and JMT through hikers stop for a warm meal and comfortable nights rest.
The actual hike to Evolution Valley is beautiful. It follows the south fork of the San Joaquin and Evolution Creek nearly all the way. Depending on your fitness level, you can get to the valley in a day, and choose to go farther to Evolution Lake. Roundtrip mileage to the McClure Meadow Ranger Station from the south end of Florence Lake is about 15.5 miles and 1500 feet of elevation gain.
Kearsarge Pass Trail
Beginning at the end of Onion Valley Road, the Kearsarge Pass Trail travels through the John Muir Wilderness. The trail climbs through forest and alpine tundra and past several lakes, including Little Pothole, Gilbert, and Flower Lakes. It is 4 miles to the top of 11,700-foot Kearsarge Pass. Beyond the pass, the trail continues into Kings Canyon National Park, where it joins the John Muir Trail near Bullfrog Lake. From the trailhead at Onion Valley to the John Muir Trail junction is 6.5 miles. Common Destinations: Kearsarge Pass, Kearsarge Lake, John Muir Trail Download area map for trail names Kearsarge Pass Trail Recreation Guide (pdf)
At a Glance Current Conditions: Weather Reservations: Reserve up to 6 months in advance at www.Recreation.gov Permit Info: Wilderness permit required year round for overnight trips.
Day use does not require a permit.
May 1 through November 1 overnight visitors limited to 60 people per day. Restrictions: No campfires.
No camping at Bulfrog Lake
2 night camping limit at Kearsarge and Charlotte Lakes; 1 night limit Rae Lakes (Glen Pass to Dollar Lake)
Food, trash and scented items must be stored in bear-proof containers.
John Muir Wilderness regulations
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park regulations Closest Towns: Independence, CA (gas, food, lodging)
Lone Pine or Bishop (full service, hospital) Water: Water from creeks, lakes, and springs should be treated before drinking. Restroom: Vault toilet at trailhead. Along trails, bury human waste away from water sources. Information Center: Eastern SierraVisitor Center: (760) 876-6200
Wilderness Permit Information: (760) 873-2483
General Information
From Highway 395, in Independence, CA, turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence.
The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
Camp at McClure Meadow
COVID Note: During the 2021 season, within the Inyo NF, reservations will be issued online, by email, or by phone only. Walk-in permits are not available until further notice and will be released online.
Wilderness Permits
Visitors are required year-round to obtain a wilderness permit to camp overnight within John Muir as well as for day and overnight trips into the Mt. Whitney Zone.
Everyone in the group is to follow the entry date, entry point, and travel plan specified on the permit. The only violation of a trip plan that may be excusable is for long-distance hikers needing to resupply.
Max group size is 15 persons and 25 head of stock.
Quotas limit the number of people entering all trailheads from May 1 through November 1 in the Inyo NF. Trailhead quota within the Sierra NF is in effect year-round. You may check the quota limit for a specific trail on the Inyo and Sierra National Forest websites.
Reservations for overnight permits, except for permits needed to take a trip into the Mt. Whitney Zone, are available at recreation.gov for trips starting in the Sierra and Inyo Forests. They are available from 6 months up to 14 days before the starting date and when quota space allows until one day in advance. To obtain a permit, contact the forest where your starting point is.
To make a reservation, you’ll need to provide the following information:
Entry trail and exit trail;
Entry date and exit date;
Total # of people in your party;
Group leader’s name;
Address and phone number;
Itinerary information (campsites locations).
Note: The entry point, entry date, permit type, and group or alternate leader cannot be changed after the reservation is complete. The exit point, exit date (for overnight permits), camp location, and group size (if reduced or if quota space allows) may be changed.
After making a reservation, if you start in the Inyo NF, you should send an email to [email protected] or request your permit by phone (reservation confirmations are not permits). For those starting the trip in the Sierra NF, permits can be obtained 1-2 days before the starting date or on the entry date by 10:00 am at the High Sierra Ranger District Office (please see the ‘Address’ section for more information).
When the permit is issued, the group leader is to sign and carry the permit throughout the entire visit.
Mt. Whitney Permits
As Mount Whitney is an incredibly popular hike and climb, permits for both day and overnight use are required. As a result of the demand, there is a permit lottery in place for a portion of the total permits – some permits are saved for walk-ups.
Mt. Whitney Permit Lottery
Applications for the lottery are accepted at recreation.gov from February 1 thru March 15. March 24 is when the results are published. Lottery winners are to pay a $15 fee per person by midnight April 30.
Starting April 1, any unreserved lottery permits become available for reservations. From May 1, 7:00 am PST, through the end of the season, first-come, first-served reservations are open for the remaining permits. For more information, please check the Mount Whitney Lottery page.
Day Use:
Day Use Permits are good for one day only and cannot be used consecutively or as a part of overnight trips.
Check the Mt. Whitney Zone Map to determine if your route requires a Day Use Permit.
For PCT hikers with the long-distance permit, a day trip to Mt. Whitney and back to the PCT is allowed.
Overnight:
Overnight permits allow for trips starting along the Mt. Whitney Trail, camping along it, and for summiting Mt. Whitney.
For hikers wishing to use the Trail Crest Exit and finish at Whitney Portal, select permit “Overnight Exiting Mt. Whitney.” Further quotas are in place for this route and need to be reserved on the initial permit.
For climbers and visitors wishing to camp at Boy Scout or Iceberg Lakes or approach Mt. Whitney from the East Face, East Buttress, Mt. Russell, or the Mountaineers Route, this permit does not apply! For those trips, a permit for North Fork of Lone Pine Creek is needed (note: it’s not in the lottery.)
Winter Permits
While permits are mandatory year-round, the number of permits in the Inyo NF is not limited from November 2 through April 30.
John Muir Trail
If you plan to undertake any of the John Muir Trail, a permit should be obtained from the agency where your trip starts. For trips starting within the Inyo NF, reservations are available via recreation.gov. If you stop continuous wilderness travel, a new permit is required. Inyo NF allows long-distance hikers to exit a trip for resupply for a reasonable amount of time.
Pacific Crest Trail
PCT hikers traveling over 500 miles are able to apply for a long-distance permit at PCTA.org – this permit allows you to hike and camp along the length of the PCT.
Long-distance permit holders are allowed to hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney as a day hike.
If trips start on Inyo NF trails under quota or for alternate route uses in the Sierra Section, a local permit is required.
For PCT hikers without a long-distance permit, Inyo’s normal rules apply.
Please see the PCT section of Inyo’s permit page for more information.
Walk-up permits:
The leftover walk-up permits cover 40% of the trailhead quota and can actually be reserved from 1 to 2 weeks prior to the trip. Permits are released every Monday for the following Monday-Sunday. Both the Sierra NF and the Inyo NF permits are released and available on their respective recreation.gov Wilderness Permit pages. Permits must be picked up one or two days prior to the entry date at the corresponding Visitor Center or Ranger Station. Permits for trips starting in the Mt. Whitney Zone must be obtained at Eastern Sierra Visitor Center.
Note: For trips sponsored by commercial groups or organizations, contact the Forest Service before applying for a permit, as separate quotas and special use permits may apply.
For more information on how to obtain a permit, please visit the Inyo and Sierra NF’s permit pages.
Evolution Valley Fishing
Fishing Fly Kit
Fishing Float Tube
Light Up Your Camp
Fishing Hat for Women and Men
Making Your Way to Evolution Valley
The drive from the Fresno area to the trailhead at Florence Lake can take several hours. After passing Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake the road narrows and winds its way up to 9000′ Kaiser Pass. From there it twists its way down to the Edison Lake and Florence Lake areas. Parts of the road are single lane. Be sure to get gas in Prather or Shaver Lake before heading over the pass. Snow sometimes keeps the road closed in early summer.
You will find a small store at Florence Lake where you can stock up on any last-minute items you forgot or enjoy that last ice cream before you set for Evolution Valley. Within a half mile radius you will find a picnic area, a pack station, a boat launch ramp, and ferry service across the lake. Buy your ticket at the store. It was $28 for a round trip in 2020. The 20-minute ride saves four miles of hiking.
Florence Lake to Piute Creek
From the south end of the lake follow a trail up the granite ridge and across to a junction with the main trail after half a mile. The 4-wheel-drive road that intertwines with the trail leads to Muir Trail Ranch, a guest lodge operated by the same people who own the Florence Lake store. Stick to the trail when it diverges from the road because eventually the two routes go separate ways.
Plan two days to backpack into Evolution Valley, about a 16-mile hike from the south end of Florence Lake. Since the steepest climbing comes in the second day, most hikers try to go as far as Piute Creek the first day. A good campsite is found along the river about a quarter mile past the Piute Creek bridge (about 9 miles from Florence Lake).
On to Evolution Valley
A second day of hiking carries you up the South Fork of the San Joaquin River, crossing two bridges before beginning a steep climb up to Evolution Valley. Part way up the slope you meet Evolution Creek tumbling from one scoured out basin to another. Soon afterward you emerge in Evolution Valley. Despite your tired feet, push on to McClure Meadow and camp just past the ranger station where you will have a spectacular view to the east.
Fishing all along Evolution Creek is good, but the best fish are found in the pools upstream from Colby Meadow. You could spend all day working from one spot to the next. Using McClure Meadow as a base camp, day hike 4 miles up to Evolution Lake and plan a full day of fishing for golden trout along its shores. Sapphire Lake is situated only a mile farther along the trail.
Lodging and Camping
In June and September the Muir Trail Ranch offers a short-stay option, which could be a single day and includes meals. Other accommodations can be found at the Vermillion Valley Resort near Edison Lake and nearby Mono Hot Springs. Vacation cabins and lodges abound at Huntington Lake and Shaver Lake.
Several campgrounds are located in the area of the trailhead – Jackass Meadows, Mono Creek, Mono Hot Springs, and Ward Lake.
Backpackers will find good camping sites along the river at the south end of Florence Lake, just beyond Muir Trail Ranch, a quarter mile beyond the Piute Creek bridge, at the first bridge beyond Aspen Meadow, and near the second bridge. In the Evolution Valley region, the best sites are in McClure Meadow. At Evolution Lake campfires are not permitted but campsites are available. Wilderness Permits are required and can be obtained at the ranger station in Prather or at the High Sierra Ranger Station located beyond Kaiser Pass.
California’s Best Camping
For complete information about more campgrounds in the area, see
Fishing Supplies
If there are any fishing supplies you need to pick up on your way to Evolution Valley, you might try these places:
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