The trail to Franklin Lakes wanders through meadows and over streams, up the slopes of impressive peaks and into an alpine bowl. It is easily achieved in a day and most travel beyond Franklin Pass as a portal, but the lake itself makes a nice place to camp. Basic Info: 10.8 miles roundtrip to Lower
To think that Disney wanted to build a ski resort in Mineral King… This land is full of wildlife, lofty peaks, mineral rich slopes, alpine lake gems and streams. It is a wonder, untouched. Hikers who want to tackle Sawtooth Pass or go beyond Farewell Gap may find Atwell Mill or Cold Springs Campgrounds to
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