Kearsarge Pass Hike

I went for a long day hike Saturday up in the John Muir Wilderness on a trail that leads up to Kearsarge Pass. Along the 4-and-a-half mile trail are five lakes on the way up and two lakes on the other side of the pass. Below are a few photos.

Just a few minutes after the hike starts there is a beautiful waterfall/stream.


After 40 minutes of hiking comes the second lake along the route which is Gilbert Lake.


Past 10,000 feet Heart Lake appears around a steep switchback.


One of the pleasures of hiking in the summertime above 10,000 is the ability to find snow and make a snowball.


After an hour and 40 minutes of hiking and running I get to the pass.


Coming down the other side of the pass looking deep into the John Muir Wilderness I see some packers with horses.


Two hours of hiking yields this spectacular lake called Kearsarge Lake.


Just a couple minutes from Kearsarge Lake is this lake.


I headed back to the car and along the way encountered sleet, mosquitos and a lot of people. I also notice this fine old tree.