One of my favorite campsites. I did the North Lake to South Lake loop (about about fifty miles) back in 2020.
Sadly, most thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail or the John Muir Trail will hustle past here, as they’re always trying to get from Muir Pass to Muir Trail Ranch (or vice versa, if they’re southbound) in a day. But, it’s a beautiful place, worth stopping to see at different times of day.
Deer grazed in the meadow, as well as in my campsite as I made my morning coffee. If you’re an angler, Evolution Creek is full of golden trout, and make for a fantastic diet addition along the trail.
It is one of the most peaceful places in the Sierra Nevada, if you visit at the right time of year. This was back in late 2020, and I was able to be all alone here, due to the pandemic keeping the backpackers’ numbers down.
That creek crossing at Evolution can be a real pain in early season, got my boots soaked last time lol.
Yeah, since I live in Bishop, I don't really go early season. Too much water, too many mosquitos. This was in late August, and no bugs, and I just put on my sandals for the creek crossing at Evolution Creek. Still warm during the day, a bit chilly at night - perfect weather to enjoy it...