Leaving Simpson Meadow
Day three of the Big SEKI Loop involved leaving Simpson Meadow ,and heading into the Middle Fork of the Kings River and eventually intersecting the John Muir Trail. This actually ended up being one of my favorite days of the trip, the Middle Fork Trail is lightly used - I did not see anyone except two rangers. The canyon scenery is sublime Sierra classic of soaring grey walls and a crystal clear river.
Photo taken during Day 3 of my Big Sequoia/Kings Canyon Loop. This was about a 300km/180 mile loop through various trails and off trail rambling in the Sierra Mountains of two National Parks. It included elements of the PCT, High Sierra Trail and John Muir Trail with less crowds.
Leaving Simpson Meadow
Day three of the Big SEKI Loop involved leaving Simpson Meadow ,and heading into the Middle Fork of the Kings River and eventually intersecting the John Muir Trail. This actually ended up being one of my favorite days of the trip, the Middle Fork Trail is lightly used - I did not see anyone except two rangers. The canyon scenery is sublime Sierra classic of soaring grey walls and a crystal clear river.
Photo taken during Day 3 of my Big Sequoia/Kings Canyon Loop. This was about a 300km/180 mile loop through various trails and off trail rambling in the Sierra Mountains of two National Parks. It included elements of the PCT, High Sierra Trail and John Muir Trail with less crowds.