The first week of June we took a trip out of Hetch Hetchy up to Moraine Ridge. We then went cross country over to Frog Creek, which we followed up past Bearup Lake up to Otter Lakes. We camped at Little Otter, which really impressed us. Beautiful lake surrounded by several interesting peaks to climb. Actually, the entire trip along Frog Creek was quite scenic. We climbed a few of the peaks and headed down the Otter Lake outlet into Jack Main. The path along the outlet is also very nice with several nice swimming holes (if the weather was warmer) and one very nice waterfall with a pool at the base. Jack Main was beautiful as always. Made another side trip over to Mahan Lake to camp. Mahan is another very nice Lake. Saw more bear day beds and well worn bear paths on the northeast side of Mahan than I have at any other location (and I was a black bear biologist for many years in upstate NY). Only saw 3 other groups of people (6 people total) - all either on the switchbacks or near Beehive Meadow. Saw no one in Jack Main. The temps were perfect. Bugs never an issue. Unfortunately, we had a problem with our camera, so the pics are rather crappy.
Bearup Lake
Looking back at Bearup Lake just visible in distance.
Little Otter Lake
Little Otter Lake
Otter Lake shore line
Falls Creek in Jack Main
Falls Creek in Jack Main
Falls Creek in Jack Main
Falls Creek in Jack Main
Mahan Lake