Backpacking Loop out of Sequoia's Mineral King. Franklin Pass / Sawtooth Pass Loop. 3 Days / 3 Nights. Suggested itinerary is noted in different colors. Note that Sawtooth Pass is Cross-country (no trail) and is best to cross it from east to west as the western face is steep and sandy / loose gravel. (easier to go down than up)
Mineral King –Franklin–Sawtooth Loop (28 Miles) August 8 to 13, 2011 Nick, Shahe, and Ted Day 1: Mineral King Trail Head to Franklin Lake (5 miles) Day 2: Franklin Lake to Little Claire lake (6.4 miles) Day 3: Little Claire Lake to Lake 10,100: (7 miles) Day 4: Day hike to Little Five Lakes. Day…
Backpacking Loop out of Sequoia's Mineral King. Franklin Pass / Sawtooth Pass Loop. 3 Days / 3 Nights. Suggested itinerary is noted in different colors. Note that Sawtooth Pass is Cross-country (no trail) and is best to cross it from east to west as the western face is steep and sandy / loose gravel. (easier to go down than up)
Mineral King –Franklin–Sawtooth Loop (28 Miles) August 8 to 13, 2011 Nick, Shahe, and Ted Day 1: Mineral King Trail Head to Franklin Lake (5 miles) Day 2: Franklin Lake to Little Claire lake (6.4 miles) Day 3: Little Claire Lake to Lake 10,100: (7 miles) Day 4: Day hike to Little Five Lakes. Day…
