We chose this hike for our launch of the group because it is our personal top pick! It's where Jeff & I first went backpacking when we met 16 years ago, and where we took our son for his first backpacking trip when he was in first grade. The hike is moderate in difficulty, with a little bit of elevation gain (truly not too many up hills!) and this hike rewards the hiker with meadows, mountains, mini-lakes, mining cabins, and the magnificent view of Mono Lake. (Do you like the alliteration, you fellow teachers out there? LOL)
Jeff and I will each lead a group, so this hike will be perfect for families with children and also for those who want to push themselves at over 9000 feet elevation. During the hike we will go over some essentials that day-hikers should always be sure to have, and show you how to purify water with a great product called AquaMira. For this hike, please be sure to bring:
- 2 liters (about 2 quarts) of water
- snacks such as granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, beef jerky, cheese sticks
- sun screen & sun hat
- clothing - prepare for chilly (40-60 degree) weather: pants; layers on top such as long sleeves, thicker shirt, and a jacket; knit hat; gloves; warm socks and comfortable shoes
- camera
- trekking poles if you have them and like using them
To come on this hike, please sign up by emailing us at
jauntwithus@gmailcom
We will email you with the meeting place and meet-up time! Thanks for your interest, and we hope that you will join us on this fabulous fall hike.
Update: Mono Pass had a fall snowstorm (and we were camping there during it!) so the trail in has a little snow. Boots would be best for this hike, as well as wool socks. It is gorgeous there right now!
Update: Mono Pass had a fall snowstorm (and we were camping there during it!) so the trail in has a little snow. Boots would be best for this hike, as well as wool socks. It is gorgeous there right now!
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