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Five Lakes Basin - 1 member in 1 triplog has rated this an average 4 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Five Lakes TrailSierra Nevada, CA
Five Lakes Trail
Sierra Nevada, CA
Hiking avatar Jul 02 2010
AZLOT69 • Triplogs 2,215
Hiking9.30 Miles 1,404 AEG
Hiking9.30 Miles   4 Hrs      2.33 mph
1,404 ft AEG
 
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Echo Lake Rsrt to Donner Pass I-80 - PCT K
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To start off the 4th weekend. Picked the right trail-picked the right footwear-picked the right ride to get to the trailhead. The rest of the day, priceless. Late and heavy snows here, still make for a difficult time at altitude. While only about 5% of the day involved dealing with too much snow , when it happens, the trail disappears. I continued on the Pacific Crest Trail in both directions until the snow turned me around. Also hit a creek that a crossing would have been wet for sure. There have been few others up here and as I was headed down, I ran into two horse groups bringing supplies up for the summer trail maintenance crews. They better get a move on - it will start snowing again in September. Temps felt air conditioned at 70 with a breeze.
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average hiking speed 2.33 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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