Explore Evolution Valley - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. One of the greatest hikes I've ever done. Join Outside+ to get access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. We had rain (often with hail) during 5 of our 6 days out, so bring a rain coat and a pack cover. GoPro video as I forded Evolution Creek, just north of Evolution Meadow. I told them to skip Oregon, because it sounded mostly like boring forest with no views, and a hiker named Strawberry told me that there was a thing called Oregon in Two Weeks which skips the lame parts. The Bishop Group is accessible from the South Lake Trailhead, either to Treasure Lakes, or Bishop Pass. The map showed that it eventually merged into the South Fork San Joaquin River somewhere out of sight of the trail. Excellent! Purchase tickets in the store. I have done this trail three times in all. I want to hike West to East in the lowest part of the evolution valley, beginning at Edison Lake. Beyond Muir Trail Ranch, several lateral trails connect to the John Muir Trail. Moderate to the rim of the valley. There are several decent camping spots in the meadow and they are all next to heavy-flowing Piute Creek. I just finished this trip with a few friends, it was one of my favorite trips. Meadows and trees and waterfalls were on my menu. Ahead, tackle a class 2 scramble to Lamarck Col. Crest Lamarck Col, then drop down the backside. This loop begins and ends at the North Lake trailhead. The Sierra Peaks Section was established in 1955. I think this might be a great time to interject that finding water was never, ever a problem. Tracked 40 miles total and we caught the ferry on the way in and out. classic Sierra beauty from the very start. At mile 5.5 we crossed the river again and took a short break at the base of a long series of switchbacks that would bring us up to Evolution Valley. Following that, we returned to North Lake via Lamarck Col, a high pass just short of 13,000'. Evolution Lake has lots of excellent campsites. You can learn more about her travels with her husband, Mitch, on CruisingSailors.com. Location: Northern Kings Canyon National Park There were hikers with quick-drying shoes that just walked right in, but most of us had a chance to talk as we dried our feet. counter-balance method. The forest and meadows of Evolution Valley had been very beautiful, as had the waterfalls along the way. Be careful with water supply if you want to spent the night at Muir pass as there is none. The final day we packed out. That night we enjoyed a campfire in Aspen Meadow since we were below 10,000 feet and there were already the makings for a fire ready to go! A number of camp sites here. There was no bridge. Reach a footbridge over Jeffrey pine-lined Piute Creek, and camp on designated pads nearby. The next day we made it up to evolution valley. We camped up there on our second night. The contradiction lies in the amount of water all around. This high col skips the portion in Humphrey's Basin, Piute Meadows and Evolution Valley resulting in total distance of about 35 miles. Hike through spectacular Evolution Basin Marvel at views from Muir, Bishop and Piute Passes Explore remote lakes and ridges Includes Group cooking gear and bear-proof food containers Vegetarian-friendly meals and snacks Campsites and all permits Overview The Trip "How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! Campsite 4: Darwin Canyon. Up until Sep 11th there was a shuttle service that we could have used to get from South Lake to the North Lake trailhead -- running a couple of times a day and costing $20. That felt great! The Section maintains historic summit registers at Bancroft Library on the University of California, Berkeley campus.. The fourth day we packed back to the Florence lake JMT trail junction. I didnt realize it, but that was the last Id be seeing of Evolution Creek. We are slow hikers. I have done it over 4 days - 3 nights and my backpack was around 42 pounds. Our goal was Sapphire lake, but there was still a ton of snow over the 4th and we didnt have proper snow gear to cross over the pass from Evolution lake to Sapphire lake. I hung out by the creek for an hour and a half, until 3pm. beautiful. They finished up their meal and continued onward, while I read my book and watched the river go by. We decided to put in stakes about a mile and a half before Piute Pass on what I considered to be the Best in Show campsite winner. Video of a waterfall on Piute Creek near my campsite in lower Piute Canyon. Completed end of July 2022. Mostly True Stories of My Hiking Trips, a PhotoJournal. We are here: Evolution Basin Total Mileage: ~57 miles Total Elevation Loss/Gain: ~9,500 feet (a few hundred feet more gain than loss) Length: 6 days Trailhead: We started at North Lake at Piute Trailhead (~9,400 feet) Mountain Passes: Piute, Muir and Bishop I only had about a liter left of the three Id started with that morning. Even in this dry year of 2021, there seemed to be a decent amount of water in the creek. Day 3: From camp, descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. It was also one of the last areas explored by early park pioneers. From there, you head back west and up up up to Evolution Valley and then Evolution Basin - finally topping out at the summit of Muir Pass. The first day of hiking is over moderate terrain with meadows and the occasional company of the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. It was great to get back and do another hike in the High Sierra. When Leor Pantilat's FKT for the Evolution "loop" came up in my news feed, I skimmed it and moved on, having other things on my mind. I see no real advantage to hiking one way vs. the other. I should just quit messing around and tape the thing to my face. Day 2 Dusy Basin to Big Pete Meadow Get to know the winter safety gear you need in your pack. The My understanding is that dogs are not allowed in the Kings Canyon National Park. Erika, the alpine pond photograph posted next to the Day 2 text is stunning. Then we stayed there 1 night then hiked up to evolution valley. Im a layman, what can I say? straightforward trail. Our simple food choices were holding very well. An incredible hike through the Sierras. On our way back we crossed even more upstream, and thank goodness we did, because it was a lot shallower there (water came up right below my hips) which made it much easier to cross. 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Fork), from which you access Evolution Valley via Piute Creek down to the River, then back up the river and Evolution Creek to McClure Meadow and beyond; stated simply, from the pass this is a down-up. . Mather Pass . It was gorgeous. slightly uphill or slightly downhill, varying. Trailhead: Florence Lake, 84 miles east of Fresno, elevation 7,300 feet We did it over 4d/3n (south lake to le conte, le conte to sapphire lake, sapphire lake to the junction with Piute pass trail, and then out to north lake on the last day). Multiple Ascents Grid: Click for a grid showing all of Chris Land Next came McClure Meadow and the Ranger Station. Glaciated dome on the canyon side, with Turret Creek (which was dry) on the left, The Piute Pass Trail finally got closer to Piute Creek and I began to seriously look for a campsite, now that I had water, My tent and campsite alongside Piute Creek I wanted to lie down but I still had chores to do, View from my campsite, at 9000 feet elevation, looking downstream. After we got a bit past Summit Lake, we left the trail and headed to Lower Desolation Lake, Desolation Lake and Mesa Lake, where we camped for the night. This trek met every expectation I had plus some! Camp, or finish the last 2.7 miles to the trailhead. Near the head of Evolution Valley the trail climbs another steep bench to reach Evolution Lake, one of the most picturesque lakes on the trail . Absolutely beautiful the whole time! This was an absolute must do trail! Bears are not much of a problem along this stretch of the John Muir Trail. I wished her well. Grand views of the high sierra. Why cant I breathe? Ouch! Allow extra driving time to Florence Lake. Started at North Lake Trailhead and ended at South Lake. But we didnt see any rangers. Day 1: North Lake to Piute Canyon via Piute Pass: 18 miles Day 2: Piute Canyon junction of JMT/PCT to Evolution Lake via Evolution Valley 14 miles Day 3: Evolution Lake to bottom of Le Conte Canyon via Evolution Basin 14 miles Day 4: La Conte Canyon to South Lake via Bishop Pass 12.5 miles Mosquitoes: none, gnats on Wanda Lake The trail is popular with day hikers and backpackers on multi-day trips to Humphreys Basin, Evolution Valley and beyond. Is there some exception for Evolution Valley? We hiked this loop from North to South Lake. That pond is the same pond I had lunch at last year descending from Bishop Pass into Le Conte Canyon. On the way back, check out the Blayney hot springs - they are magical! I've done this trail 4 times and it is amasing. We were lucky with good weather. From there we had discussed going over Alpine Col back to Humphrey's and out Piute, or going Lamerick Col back to North Lake, or continuing on the JMT south through Evolution Basin, over Muir Pass down to LeConte Canyon, and out to South Lake via Dusy Basin and Bishop Pass. Get surefire solitude in McGee Canyon (south about .5 mile back). Evolution Creek had already joined forces and the river was much larger. Evolution Valley. I checked my GPS and discovered that I had hiked almost 15 miles today! Then back to camp and packed up everything continuing on JMT . This is a beautiful post. Now I cant breathe for another reason. Beyond Huntington, the road narrows and in places is steep and windy as it climbs over 9,184-foot Kaiser Pass and descends to Florence and Edison lakes. However, on the way back from Forsyth, I had some time to think about it while dealing with trail miles.On paper, 55 miles with 10k vertical in 12h15 looks soft; Yours Truly ran 50 miles with 12k vertical in about 9 hours at San Juan Solstice, and the . Pick up permit, eat at Burger Barn, head to, Day One Piute Pass trailhead over Piute Pass down through Humphreys Basin to, Day Two Hutchinson Meadow down Piute Creek to the JMT junction down along the San Joaquin River to the, Day Three Goddard Canyon Bridge Junction Up to Evolution Valley then into Evolution Basin and camp at, Day Four Sapphire Lake up to Wanda Lake then summit Muir Pass then down into Le Conte Canyon and camp at, Day Six Up over Bishop Pass and down to South Lake . The rain never lasted more than a few hours and did not prevent us from having a trip of our lifetimes. After the narrows, the valley widened and there were many hot and sunny meadows that I trudged through, at least according to the map. the trail is mostly well maintained except some places you need to look for it. Well, yeah, maybe then. Finally it is accepted as self-evident." Schoepenhouer "Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on." Winston Churchill "When they think they know the answers, people are . Very nice hike, lots of scenery. After lunch was finished, I reluctantly put on my pack and continued hiking in the roasting sun. . Overall a great hike in the High Sierras. The best hike of my life. Then I continued north. 5.1 trip report. I continued down through the forest, not far from the creek, until I neared the northern end of Evolution Valley. Front Runners List: Click to see list completion progress by climbers that log their climbs using Peakbagger.com. I finally had a chance to use the water shoes Id been carrying! At Piute Pass, we headed off trail toward Muriel Lake, then Alpine Col, which takes the hiker to the gorgeous Darwin Lakes and Darwin Bench area. Setup camp and to our delight very few mosquitoes at 8500 feet. Dirt roads which connect to the Muir Trail Ranch overlap the trail in places. Evolution Valley elevation: 9,500 feet No rain. I said a silent thank you before dropping over the top, then apologized to my knees for the steep, descending switch backs they were about to receive. 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Sign up for Outside+ today. Campsites: Good sites along Evolution Creek by Evolution Meadow, McClure Meadow and Colby Meadow. I drank a lot of water. Day three Descend 7.3 miles on the JMT into Evolution Valley, then add an easy 1.2 miles to camp by Evolution Lake. Hi, Jeff; Thank you for your compliment of my photo. Next time will have to aim to go under 30 pounds. Didn't make it up to the lake, but SO HAPPY that we made it to the Hermit. Heres how I did it: Day one Take the Piute Pass Trail from North Lake Campground, 20 miles west of Bishop, and hike six miles gaining 2,000 feet to make camp near Upper Golden Trout Lake (no camping within 400 feet). Speaking of water, we regularly forded streams ranging from little hip-hop creeks to put-on-your-water-shoes-and-unbuckle-your-pack soakers! I hiked onward, rather than head back down. Personally, I simply call it a crazy, beautiful valley with great views. We found several amazing campsites just off the east side of the trail that held us warm and protected from the wind. There were only 2-3 times where I needed to use my AllTrails app to figure out the correct way to continue. First it is ridiculed. Do you wish to share an stories about that particular spot? On the fourth day of my trek, I backpacked north from Evolution Lake, down into the Evolution Valley with its lush meadows and waterfalls, then down even further to the South Fork San Joaquin River, which I followed downstream yet more, until I left the JMT/PCT for the Piute Pass Trail, climbing this time . Though cooler than July, day-wear was still shorts and t-shirts and nights two layers and a puffy jacket. Truthfully, I wasnt all that worried about a bear. Many hikers enjoy the week-long loop from North Lake, around through Evolution Valley, over Muir Pass, and eventually heading out over Bishop Pass to South Lake. A ranger later informed us that 80-90 deer were migrating seasonally over the pass during a snowstorm in November 2018, when presumably blinded by the snowfall, they one by one hit a patch of ice and fell to their deaths. So prepare rain And wind covering if comfort is a must. Continue straight at this 3-way in Hutchinson Meadow. Pat was the captain of the ferry and Charlie ran the little store, nice couple. Mosquitoes were everywhere but easily controlled with DEET and an (optional) headnet. Those who use the SteriPen, or any other filter system, are wise to carry a backup such as Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets. Pingback: Tahoe hiking: Bay View to Azure Lake. Fill up on gas at Prather or Shaver Lake. Once there, you will want several days to enjoy the tranquility of the valley and explore the surrounding lakes, canyons, and peaks. The total distance to Evolution Lake is about 10 miles. Then it was hot, and I sweated out what little water I had. The trail includes one major unbridged crossing of Evolution Creek - often an exciting wade during the spring run-off - and three . If I did this, then I might make it over Piute Pass the next day, and hike out early on the final day, which would allow me to drive home later on that afternoon. It was high noon, I realized, and there wasnt any shade at all on the trail with the sun beaming straight down between the trees. Head out on this 30.7-mile out-and-back trail near Lakeshore, California. Did this in the opposite direction (South Lake to North Lake) and had a blast. One downside though: it's freaking hard. Diego, the 11-year-old Lab mix, was struggling; the family carried him part way. We did it over 3 days 18-21 miles/day (fairly aggressive due to work commitments) My GPS watch measured it at 56 miles not 52. Bear canisters are not required, but food must be stored in a safe way, e.g. Piute Pass. Loitering encouraged! Florence Lake, east of Fresno, is the most convenient trailhead for backpacking trips to Evolution Valley. Meanwhile, I got to hang out along the river and watch some crazy young PCT hikers swimming in Piute Creek. to North Lake Road, 20 mi to Pine Creek 856 110 to 114 SEKI - Goddard (28) Aspen Meadow & Goddard Creek Junction 851 to 855 114 to 121 SEKI - McClure Meadow (33) Evolution Valley, McClure, and Colby Meadows 845 to 851 121 to 127 SEKI - Evolution Basin (34) Evolution Lake, Wanda Lake, to Muir Pass 838.5 to . Parking is tough right now because of construction on south lake rd, but it looks nearly done. We hiked most of eac day covering 10-12 miles per day. This great hike to scenic Piute Pass ascends beneath the multi-hued Piute Crags to a beautiful lakes basin tucked beneath Mt. Before last pass go to side trail golden trout lake to spend a night. Bishop and Muir Pass are still very snowy. Hike up Muir Pass, down to Le Conte Ranger Station. Because of the late snowfall, we were graced with the continued presence of wildflowers, complimented by the beginnings of golden fall, as we skip-trah-lahed our way alongside crashing gorge waterfalls and the calm tracing of the San Joaquin River. A mother deer plus two babies. We offer this guided journey in three itineraries: 3-day Ultralight 4-day Backpacking (July 23-26, 2022) 5-day Backpacking (July 16-20, 2022) Completed hike Aug 14. 3 trip report day 5-8: Lyell Canyon/Tuolumne Meadows to Red's Meadow Resort. Piute Pass was comparatively easy with just a few snow patches. My inner dialogues attitude was quickly adjusted when I looked back from whence we cameMt. Slept like a drunken sailor. It was desert like in the high alpine on that side. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that may have been made. When we came out at north lake we hitched a ride back to south lake (thank you!!). Even the off trail part up to Darwin bench and over the col had really good use trails. Leave the JMT, and follow the drainage up to Darwin Canyon. Bonner explored this area in 1895 while scouting a hikers route along the crest of the Sierra (it would eventually become the John Muir Trail). You could do a quick trip, via Echo Col in both directions, in about 4 days. Mosquitos were pretty bad in the meadows, and none up at Evolution Lake, so I recommend bug spray! The JMT headed off to the west before switchbacking its way down to the valley floor (700 feet of descent) while the creek simply dropped straight down over the side of the canyon. Now that the best parts of the trek were over (quite possibly), I was beginning to yearn for home. Deer are seen occasionally. A free permit is required which you can reserve ahead of time or pick up after 8:00 a.m. at the White Mountain Ranger Station in Bishop, California. There was a strong metal bridge just downstream, and it was fun to cross. The trail condition is great, although it get pretty rocky around Muir Pass. First campsite - Blaney Meadow (10 miles). The next morning, we continued on the Piute Trail and crossed the bridge onto the John Muir Trail (JMT) where we were paralleling a fast-moving San Joaquin River located within the Kings Canyon National Park. We descended down Muir Pass which seemed endless until camping near the Le Conte Ranger Station. From here, it's west and south down and into the epic Le Conte Canyon. Id see how I felt when I got to the the trail junction. . Those first four and last four miles are always the hottest. During my summer as a volunteer wildlife technician in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, I spent my days trekking with a pack full of tracking equipment to survey animal populations. At night, Id comb through maps by headlamp, creating my ultimate ticklist for the parks. The next morning we left the JMT and made our way up, up, and up to Bishop Pass via Dusy Basin which was over 6 miles away from the JMT junction. When we crossed the river it was only about knee deep and also like to mention NO mosquitoes so we were super lucky. Great Trip! Overnight temps didn't drop below 40 F. I like the big vistas so I think I would do the Lamarck Col Route from the North Lake Trailhead to Evolution Lake next time and skip Piute Canyon. Did South to North lake. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. The Morning Star Mine comprises a group of 18 claims, situated in Secs. 1 decision & planning. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that We found the trailhead about 1/3 mile away and hiked a few miles to Loch Leven. Call me crazy, but theres just something great about sitting around a campfire with your friends sharing sugar and a swig. Your email address will not be published. After 2.5 mile it crosses a bridge to the south side of the river where a good campsite is located. No water issues at all--everything is flowing well. I would head up the trail. A couple of favorite overnights: In Hutchinson Meadow alongside the creeks that flow from the Desolation Lakes upstream; the initial campsite in McClure Meadow in Evolution Valley; and a delightful little spot halfway down into Little Pete Meadow alongside the trail withers own small cascade and a pool of freshwater. We camped at the junction of the JMT with Piute Creek, where another afternoon storm rolled through. What a sight! To avoid the risk of getting sick, most Sierra backpackers filter or treat their drinking water. Others seemed to have no issues on the regular crossing. Having two cars so as to shuttle between trailheads made the logistics a lot easier. The tour described below is one example of a 7-day Ionian Basin tour. Follow signs pointing to Kings Canyon National Park. Hiked 6/12-6/17. We slept in our vehicle at the trailhead the night before starting. Evolution Valley has always been high on my list of things to do. This is about the halfway spot. Hundreds of feet of granite on one side, and beautiful open meadow on the other. The trail on the right leads north into French Canyon. Camp at Wanda! I climbed down off my hilltop aerie and walked along the southern shore of Evolution Lake. Get full access to Outside Learn, our online education hub featuring in-depth fitness, nutrition, and adventure courses and more than 2,000 instructional videos when you sign up for Outside+ Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible But it helped me make up my mind. Historical side note: Evolution Valley was named by Theodore Solomons . No mosquitos. My AllTrails recording showed 59.4 miles at the termination point (South Lake overnight parking lot) with over 10,000' elevation gain. Bugs werent that bad. Monday, they crossed 11,500-foot Piute Pass. John Muir Wilderness sign in the Sierra National Forest good-bye Kings Canyon National Park! Mosquitos are out a bit especially in Evolution Valley and Piute Creek. But the Ionian Basin is a very special place for backcountry skiers, with all kinds of great slopes and skiable peaks. Campsite 3: Colby Meadow. But it was still too hot for climbing, I told myself. Day 5: Cushy Day was followed by Payback Day. In other words, I was probably dehydrated. It follows the south fork of the San Joaquin and Evolution Creek nearly all the way. Did this a decade ago and want to do it again! Day five Leave the JMT, taking the switchbacks above Evolution Lake to access Darwin Canyon and a class 2 scramble up and over Lamarck Col to Upper Lamarck Lake, 2,100-feet below. No storms. Florence Lake Store and Ferry. Emerson and Peak 12691. Wheres there a low altitude pass that brings me out East of the Darwin Glacier? 7/19/2014 - 17.03 miles, 2,992 AEG - Piute Bridge to Evolution Creek The day started with a six mile roundtrip hike to Muir Trail Ranch to obtain our resupply. It was only 1:30pm, and I had a decision to make: Was I going to camp near here (where the large, aggressive bear might be prowling) or was I going to continue hiking on the Piute Pass Trail, uphill for miles in this roasting heat? Although the trail from the head of Florence Lake to Evolution Valley climbs over 2,000 feet, most of the elevation gain comes during the last miles. Imagine youre traveling on a moonscape in the protection of narrow corridors of granite with the imposing presence of two mighty peaks, Langille Peak and Black Giant, in your view. Peaks north of Bishop Pass, and south of Piute Pass form two basic groups, Bishop Group and Evolution Group. It was gorgeous! The ferry was not running yet. 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