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Trip Notes - Ebbetts Pass to Eagle Creek Valley
Event Details
Time: July 18, 2015 from 10am to 5pm
Location: Ebbetts Pass
Street: CA Hwy 4
City/Town: Markleeville
Website or Map: http://sierrawild.gov/wildern…
Phone: 209-649-6682
Event Type: day, hike
Organized By: Becky L. Teberg
Latest Activity: Nov 22, 2015
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Event Description
Photo: PCT near Eagle Creek Valley by Nick.
Photo Album #156.
Weather: Overcast then sunny with a high of 62 degrees.
Description: Easy to Moderate 12-mile out and back with less than 200 ft. repeated elevation change.
Trail Head: About one tenth mile east of Ebbetts Pass on the PCT, at 8707 feet elevation. We parked there and at Ebbetts Pass.
Land Status: Mokelumne Wilderness.
Fees: None.
Flora: Fringed Pinesap, Hawkweed, Lavender Gilia, Fleabane Daisy, Wintergreen, Leichtlin's Mariposa Daisy, Baby Yarrow, Bush Lupine, Corn Lilies, Crimson Columbine, Sierra Daisy, Single-stemmed Groundsel, Whitney's Locoweed, Pussy Toes, Sierra Penstemon, Mountain Pennyroyal, Wyoming Paintbrush, White Bush Lupine, Woolly Mule's Ears, Glaucus Larkspur, Rock Fringe, Seep-spring Arnica, Grand Collomia, Palmer's Campion, Subalpine Astor.
Dinner: Trailgate at Ebbetts Pass.
Participants: (16) Jeanette Farley, Steve Fotheringham, Barb Hayes, Lynelle Kimes, Laura Laybourne, Dave & Jackie Lederle, Connie & Tom Metz, Crystal Reynosa, Christine Santos, Dale Van Zwaluwenburg, Wynne Wycoff, Eric, Nick & Becky Teberg.
Canine: (2) Rocky & Jacques.
Comments: Dave cycled from Bear Valley to the trailhead. Nick, Jackie, Barb & Dave, backpacked to Upper Kinney Lake, carrying a stove, frig and the kitchen sink. We picked up PCT'er Reed and fed him at the trail gate. Dave and Barb raided the trail gate and returned to their campsite. The weather was perfect.
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Comment by Laura Oliva on July 9, 2015 at 9:19am
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I'm bringing my friend Wynne. Looking forward to this hike.
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Comment by Christina Fallon on June 29, 2015 at 11:51pm
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Sorry, I didn't notice the date change. I am out of town the 18 th but am interested in a 11 the hike with my entourage if it is available.
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I am bringing a group of young ladies with me this time. My young friend Morghan saw my hiking posts and is eager to experience the adventure for herself and several friends. What a gift to share!! Generity, I must be evolving haha!!!
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Comment by Monica Rose Casey on June 29, 2015 at 1:04pm
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Sounds great! The new date works for me, yay!
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Already have a hiking trip planned. Camping at Saddlebag Lake for 4 days and hiking each day; my 60th birthday trip. :) Have a great time!
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Comment by David Rockwell on June 29, 2015 at 3:11am
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Becky-you might have to reconsider this hike. July 11 is the bicycle ride known as the Death Ride, starting in Markleeville. Highway 4'will be closed from Hermit Valley to Ebbets Pass. Go to death ride.com for details. You won't be able to get to Ebbetts Pass.
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