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Let's talk Middle Fork trail Kaweaha River

PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 2:36 am
by Bascuela
Looking to do a nice 40-50 mile hike. Pretty hard this time of they year. I was thinking of an out and back along the Midddle Fork trail starting @ Hospital Rock. Who knows how far I can go before reaching snow... Bearpaw?

Anyhoo... Thought and comments about the trail, good camping spots etc.
Thanks in advance.
- Aaron

Re: Let's talk Middle Fork trail Kaweaha River

PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:43 am
by Blair
If you dont want to hike in snow, stay away from the mtns in december....

Re: Let's talk Middle Fork trail Kaweaha River

PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:02 am
by Bascuela
Blair wrote:If you dont want to hike in snow, stay away from the mtns in december....


Dude December is epic in the low country. Perfect day time temps to hike, just wish there was more daylight.

Re: Let's talk Middle Fork trail Kaweaha River

PostPosted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:15 am
by jspeigl
There is a webcam for that area. It should give you an idea about snow levels:

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http://sierrafire.cr.usgs.gov/swfrs/pages/WebCam.htm

Re: Let's talk Middle Fork trail Kaweaha River

PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:45 pm
by mjrangel
How about going through Redwood Meadow and continuing up Cliff Creek to Pinto lake? Heck, if it doesn't snow soon, you could probably go all the way up near Spring Lake without snowshoes, etc..
I think that would be a good trip. If you don't mind some bushwhacking, you could even head into Granite Creek (North Fork). I've been up there many times during the winter and fall.