Roaring River Hike June 2007

Early-morning in Big Meadows Camp #3. Overnight low 31 degrees F. Drove up here the previous night. Very nice series of campgrounds along Big Meadows road in Sequoia National Forest along th ...

2009-01-15T05:52:34Z

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Early-morning in Big Meadows Camp #3. Overnight low 31 degrees F. Drove up here the previous night. Very nice series of campgrounds along Big Meadows road in Sequoia National Forest along th ...

Small creek next to campsite.

2009-01-15T05:52:17Z

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Small creek next to campsite.

Pay-phone just across the road from Big Meadows Ranger Station, near trailhead.

2009-01-15T05:52:50Z

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Pay-phone just across the road from Big Meadows Ranger Station, near trailhead.

Our Honda Fit. A very capable and economical mountain car, and surprisingly good on the freeway too.

2009-01-15T05:53:11Z

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Our Honda Fit. A very capable and economical mountain car, and surprisingly good on the freeway too.

Vista of Big Meadows near ranger station, looking to south.

2009-01-15T05:52:54Z

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Vista of Big Meadows near ranger station, looking to south.

Mormon Metal-mark butterfly (Apodemia mormo); there were a LOT of these pretty little butterflies along the trail. I had to be careful in some areas to watch my step so as not to damage any.

2009-01-15T05:50:38Z

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Mormon Metal-mark butterfly (Apodemia mormo); there were a LOT of these pretty little butterflies along the trail. I had to be careful in some areas to watch my step so as not to damage any.

Macro shot of Mormon Metal-mark butterfly (Apodemia mormo) amongst decomposing granite and forest litter.

2009-01-15T05:50:39Z

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Macro shot of Mormon Metal-mark butterfly (Apodemia mormo) amongst decomposing granite and forest litter.

View to north from northern edge of Jennie Lakes Wilderness on trail to Weaver Lake. Gentle terrain.

2009-01-15T05:49:10Z

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View to north from northern edge of Jennie Lakes Wilderness on trail to Weaver Lake. Gentle terrain.

Looking northeast to peaks in Kings Canyon National Park.

2009-01-15T05:58:46Z

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Looking northeast to peaks in Kings Canyon National Park.

Snowplant (Sarcodes saguinea), a saprophytic plant which lives on decayed organic matter rather than on sunlight.

2009-01-15T05:58:07Z

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Snowplant (Sarcodes saguinea), a saprophytic plant which lives on decayed organic matter rather than on sunlight.

Weaver Lake in Jennie Lakes wilderness, looking west.

2009-01-15T05:51:01Z

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Weaver Lake in Jennie Lakes wilderness, looking west.

Weaver Lake in Jennie Lakes wilderness, looking south towards the ridge of Shell Mountain.

2009-01-15T05:49:29Z

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Weaver Lake in Jennie Lakes wilderness, looking south towards the ridge of Shell Mountain.

Well-maintained trails and landscapes in Jennie Lakes wilderness, Sequoia National Forest.

2009-01-15T05:56:19Z

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Well-maintained trails and landscapes in Jennie Lakes wilderness, Sequoia National Forest.

Water, flowers, lichens, and granite.

2009-01-15T05:57:44Z

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Water, flowers, lichens, and granite.

Pleasant little watercourses along the trail heading east from Weaver Lake.

2009-01-15T05:56:29Z

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Pleasant little watercourses along the trail heading east from Weaver Lake.

Gurgle and splosh, granite and moss.

2009-01-15T05:52:20Z

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Gurgle and splosh, granite and moss.

Along Boulder Creek, jennie Lakes Wilderness.

2009-01-15T05:50:02Z

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Along Boulder Creek, jennie Lakes Wilderness.

Rowell meadow, looking south from trail.

2009-01-15T05:54:11Z

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Rowell meadow, looking south from trail.

Sign to east of Rowell Meadow at junction of trail to Seville Lake; I was heading east to Roaring River.

2009-01-15T05:56:21Z

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Sign to east of Rowell Meadow at junction of trail to Seville Lake; I was heading east to Roaring River.

Looking east towards Sugarloaf Valley in foreground and further to peaks east of Roaring River along the Sphinx Crest and Great Western Divide.

2009-01-15T05:56:53Z

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Looking east towards Sugarloaf Valley in foreground and further to peaks east of Roaring River along the Sphinx Crest and Great Western Divide.

Lots of Pussy Paws (Calyptridium umbellatum) along this section of the trail.

2009-01-15T05:56:18Z

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Lots of Pussy Paws (Calyptridium umbellatum) along this section of the trail.

Trail junction; I was heading east towards Roaring River. The walking was very easy here in the bottom of Sugarloaf Valley.

2009-01-15T05:57:47Z

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Trail junction; I was heading east towards Roaring River. The walking was very easy here in the bottom of Sugarloaf Valley.

Comanche Meadow. I surprised a large golden-coated Black bear (Ursus americanus) which was right at the center of the photo on the far side of this small meadow. It took off running away fro ...

2009-01-15T05:53:39Z

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Comanche Meadow. I surprised a large golden-coated Black bear (Ursus americanus) which was right at the center of the photo on the far side of this small meadow. It took off running away fro ...

Camping area in Kings Canyon National Park. Don't camp here; anywhere there are bear boxes there will also be bears...

2009-01-15T05:51:13Z

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Camping area in Kings Canyon National Park. Don't camp here; anywhere there are bear boxes there will also be bears...

A little extra protein in my drinking water; probably a Mayfly nymph (no, I didn't really consume it.) Sierra water sources, suitably chosen, have excellent water which is cool, aerated, an ...

2009-01-15T05:50:11Z

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A little extra protein in my drinking water; probably a Mayfly nymph (no, I didn't really consume it.) Sierra water sources, suitably chosen, have excellent water which is cool, aerated, an ...

Fresh bear paw-print along the trail; I saw bear poop here and there too.

2009-01-15T05:52:09Z

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Fresh bear paw-print along the trail; I saw bear poop here and there too.

Sugarloaf, a small granite dome along the northern edge of Sugarloaf Valley.

2009-01-15T05:51:05Z

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Sugarloaf, a small granite dome along the northern edge of Sugarloaf Valley.

Mountains to east along Great Western Divide; I believe one of these is Mount Brewer but am not sure. Note paucity of snow even at higher altitudes; the snowfall that winter had been barely ...

2009-01-15T05:50:52Z

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Mountains to east along Great Western Divide; I believe one of these is Mount Brewer but am not sure. Note paucity of snow even at higher altitudes; the snowfall that winter had been barely ...

Sugarloaf from east side in late afternoon.

2009-01-15T05:51:31Z

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Sugarloaf from east side in late afternoon.

The log I used to cross Sugarloaf Creek; I wasn't too eager to get my shoes wet by wading the stream as it was getting late in the day so I backtracked a ways to this log rather than using t ...

2009-01-15T05:56:32Z

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The log I used to cross Sugarloaf Creek; I wasn't too eager to get my shoes wet by wading the stream as it was getting late in the day so I backtracked a ways to this log rather than using t ...

Photo looking up Ferguson Creek while standing on a rock mid-stream; rocks were placed so that the crossing could be done without getting your feet wet, at least at this water level.

2009-01-15T05:52:18Z

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Photo looking up Ferguson Creek while standing on a rock mid-stream; rocks were placed so that the crossing could be done without getting your feet wet, at least at this water level.

Getting ready to break camp the following morning; my "Bristlecone-brown" Ray-Way quilt, which I was using for the first time on this trip, can be seen inside my Lunar Solo E. My camp here i ...

2009-01-15T05:55:22Z

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Getting ready to break camp the following morning; my "Bristlecone-brown" Ray-Way quilt, which I was using for the first time on this trip, can be seen inside my Lunar Solo E. My camp here i ...

Early-morning sunbeams on Roaring River, Kings Canyon National Park.

2009-01-15T05:56:33Z

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Early-morning sunbeams on Roaring River, Kings Canyon National Park.

Trail along the bottom of the Roaring River canyon. Very placid.

2009-01-15T05:51:32Z

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Trail along the bottom of the Roaring River canyon. Very placid.

Looking back to southeast towards the junction of Deadman and Cloud Canyons, with Great Western Divide on skyline.

2009-01-15T05:50:08Z

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Looking back to southeast towards the junction of Deadman and Cloud Canyons, with Great Western Divide on skyline.

Sugarloaf creek, with crossing log I'd used the previous day in distance.

2009-01-15T05:56:44Z

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Sugarloaf creek, with crossing log I'd used the previous day in distance.

The crossing of Sugarloaf creek. looking back after crossing. I waded across this day since I needed the practice and it would keep my feet cool. The drill is to remove shoes and socks, take ...

2009-01-15T05:55:57Z

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The crossing of Sugarloaf creek. looking back after crossing. I waded across this day since I needed the practice and it would keep my feet cool. The drill is to remove shoes and socks, take ...

Trying not to sink too deep into Comanche Meadow. Nice!

2009-01-15T05:59:47Z

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Trying not to sink too deep into Comanche Meadow. Nice!

Forest floor texture and shadows near the base of a large tree.

2009-01-15T05:57:47Z

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Forest floor texture and shadows near the base of a large tree.

Mmmm, getting a nice cool drink. Ahhh!

2009-01-15T05:58:48Z

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Mmmm, getting a nice cool drink. Ahhh!

Looking northwest towards Big Meadows road area.

2009-01-15T05:56:19Z

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Looking northwest towards Big Meadows road area.

Jolly yellow flowers along the trail near the end of my hike. Completely satisfactory outing!

2009-01-15T05:53:56Z

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Jolly yellow flowers along the trail near the end of my hike. Completely satisfactory outing!