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  • The Mineral King Loop

    Planned

    Mineral King Valley · Sequoia National Park

    The classic loop, clockwise: Timber Gap up over Black Rock Pass, through Little Five Lakes and Big Five Lakes, down Lost Canyon and up past Columbine Lake to Sawtooth Pass — about 28–30 miles, roughly 9,750 ft of climbing, topping out near 11,700 ft. I booked this loop for August 2023 and it was cancelled when the Mineral King Road washed out. The first time in the valley was the shortened three-day loop in 2010.

    August 2027 · Solo

    See the last trip (2010) →