TR: Mammoth - SHR - Clinch Pass - JMT 9/5-8
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 10:19 am
I've just posted a trip report on a loop from Devil's Postpile -> Sierra High Route to Twin Island Lakes -> Clinch Pass -> Davis Lakes -> JMT -> Agnew Meadows
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... ancy-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... cier-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... inch-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... g-the-gap/
The main takeaway I'd like to share is that the North Fork San Joaquin is absolutely spectacular. I need to go back there to spend more time.
Unfortunately, Clinch Pass is the gateway to this paradise from the east and the talus on the west side is EXTREMELY unstable (at least on the path we took). I think next time I might try North Clinch Pass but there doesn't seem to be a lot of information about either of these passes.
My favorite photos from the trip:
Studying Nancy Pass
View from Nancy Pass
Upper Minaret Lakes
East side of Ritter and Banner
Nydiver Lakes
Meadows below North Glacier Pass
Lake Catherine
North Fork San Joaquin basin
Table lands below Clinch Pass
North Fork San Joaquin upper basin
Clinch Pass
Very unstable talus below Clinch Pass
Looking down on Clinch Pass
Upper Davis Lake
Garnet Lake reflection
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... ancy-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... cier-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... inch-pass/
https://jimmyjamhikingclub.wordpress.co ... g-the-gap/
The main takeaway I'd like to share is that the North Fork San Joaquin is absolutely spectacular. I need to go back there to spend more time.
Unfortunately, Clinch Pass is the gateway to this paradise from the east and the talus on the west side is EXTREMELY unstable (at least on the path we took). I think next time I might try North Clinch Pass but there doesn't seem to be a lot of information about either of these passes.
My favorite photos from the trip:
Studying Nancy Pass
View from Nancy Pass
Upper Minaret Lakes
East side of Ritter and Banner
Nydiver Lakes
Meadows below North Glacier Pass
Lake Catherine
North Fork San Joaquin basin
Table lands below Clinch Pass
North Fork San Joaquin upper basin
Clinch Pass
Very unstable talus below Clinch Pass
Looking down on Clinch Pass
Upper Davis Lake
Garnet Lake reflection