Largest dome in the Sierra Nevada

[Jay Wilkerson]

Tehipite dome & valley on the Middle Fork of the Kings River
Remote,pristine and just as wild as ever!

[Hikin’ Jim]

Wow. Fabulous shot. Where was that photo taken from? Was it taken from the trail out over the south wall of the canyon (that goes to Cedar Grove on the S Fork of the Kings)?

How's the trail down the Middle Fork of the Kings River? I know the Park Service Abandoned it some time ago, maybe it's been 30 years now? Is there still a bridge in Simpson Meadow? I assume there's still a bridge at Palisade Creek, yes?

Any info on the trail that leads north from that part of the middle fork to Crown Valley etc?

HJ

[David Olsen]

I do miss the Sierra for the nice weather and clean big
domes.

[Kendall Clement]

You always post great pics Jay.

[Jay Wilkerson]

Hey Jim, The shot was taken from the north rim coming out from Hey Meadows. The trail is in great condition considering it does not get much use. There was a fire in the area about two years ago and trail crews did a lot of work on it-especially the 1 Million switchbacks down to the valley floor. There is no longer a foot bridge at Simpson Meadow-The North Fork trail is in good condition. I highly recommend starting at the Rancheria TH vs. Crown Valley TH. The Crown Valley trail and area has a lot of cows in it and our group got off track a few times in the beginning which definitely caused some frustration.

[Scott Macy]

Jay, I'm trying to plan a trip to Tehipite Valley in the next couple weeks and would appreciate knowing more details about your trip: best route, trail conditions, water availability, bear activity, etc.

Thanks

[Jay Wilkerson]

Hey Scott, There is a trip report on Tehipite– Called (Tehipte Trek)in the Trip report section… We saw one bear on the trail and there was bear scat literly every 20-30 yards on the trail in Tehipte Valley —Not kidding!!! The trail was in great condition– PM if you have any other specifiic questions…

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