In this episode we take a quick day hike up along the John Muir Trail above Purple Lake to visit nearby Virginia Lake

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In part two of our backpacking adventure near Mammoth Mountain California we pick up where we left off at Duck Pass. In this episode we hike down into Pika Lake for our first nights camp. In the morning we reclimb Duck Pass and head along the legendary John Muir Trail to our next nights destination at Purple Lake

Trip Video Duck Pass to Pika Lake

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In this episode we begin our four day adventure deep into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Lakes California. Hiking along the Duck Pass Trail from Lake Mary we begin our backpack trip.

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In this episode I take a solo spring hike to one of the tallest waterfalls in San Diego County.

Trip Video

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LINKS:

• Recreation.Gov - Permit Information
• YELP - Trail Reviews and Photos
• Modern Hiker - Trip Descriptions and maps
• USDA Forest Service Information

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