August, 2005. This trip, known as the "Classic Sierra Hike", begins near Bishop and crosses three mountain passes over 11,000 feet. The journey totals 55 miles with about 9000' of elevation gain over the course of 5 days.

The route begins at South Lake, crosses Bishop Pass (11,972) and descends though Dusy Basin to Le Conte Canyon. We join the John Muir Trail and cross Muir Pass (11,955'). The JMT descends through Evolution Valley to Goddard Canyon & along the San Joaquin River before turning east on the Piute Trail, through Piute Canyon, and climbing to spectacular Humphreys Basin & Mt. Humphreys. The trail then crosses Piute Pass (11,423') and descends to North Lake.

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Happy trails!