This pic makes me look fuzzier than normal.
The view back along the Ireland Lake trail is pretty nice too.
As we crested the ridge heading to Evelyn Lake, I felt the need to tell the Crazy Guy that he was over the hill.
We really like Evelyn Lake and the area around it.
Just as we were wondering if we were too late for any wildflowers we came across a bunch.
We went past Vogelsang HSC and headed down the trail that follows Fletcher Creek. It seems that as one awesome view disappears another appears.
And soon Merced Lake comes into view. As does a seemingly endless parade of uphill hikers. But soon enough we are at an empty Merced HSC hiker camp.
I spotted an improperly secured bear box and decided I could use a little something. I had the box cleared out before the Crazy Guy knew what happened. I get hungry travelling in the wilderness.
We continued down the Merced to Echo Valley, then up to the high trail that traverses above Lost Valley to the JMT. The trail seems little used as it is getting overgrown with thorns and one might want either thick fur or long pants. Neither of which Crazy Guy had. Good thing the awesome views along this trail kept him from thinking to much about the thorns. Also, while it was past peak flower season, there were still quite a few to enjoy, unfortunately the breeze and Crazy Guy's camera skills conspired to prevent any usable pictures of the flowers.
Then we headed up the JMT to Sunrise, Cathedral Pass, and Tuolumne Meadows. We knew that the area around Upper Cathedral Lake had been closed for restoration, but had completely forgotten about it when we planned water stops. Oh well. We got a bit thirsty, but the spring further downhill was flowing well and cold.
Finally, we wandered around Tuolumne Meadows stopping by Parson's Lodge and Soda Springs then back to the car, and down the hill for dinner at Whoa Nellie Deli.
Do what you love.
Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 08/27/2018 04:30PM by Ursa Minor.
