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JMT South to North via Cottonwood Lakes?
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Sep 1, 2012 at 8:46 pm #1293611
The Whitney Trail is undergoing trail maintenance and not issuing walk-in permits. I was planning a Wednesday start. Food is at MTR. Dog is ready for the kennel. My gear is packed.
I could do Tuolumne to Whitney, which would be the easiest change.
Or I could go via Cottonwood Lakes, because I really like going south-to-north.Anyone know the logistics of getting from Lone Pine to the Cottonwood Lakes TH?
Is it a good road?
With some cajoling and $$ would a local drive me up there?Ideas?
Thanks.
Sep 1, 2012 at 8:59 pm #1908371Hey Greg,
The road up there from Lone Pine is good. I'm doing a trip from there to Whitney Portal in mid September and using the shuttle found here. He's the cheapest I could find. You could also possibly convince a local to take you up. It's about an hour from Lone Pine.
Sep 1, 2012 at 9:02 pm #1908372Jeff,
You're definitely my Hero!Thanks again.
I'll check it out.
Sep 1, 2012 at 9:13 pm #1908373Glad I could help! If he's booked, there is also this one, but he's about 3 times as expensive. He charges a flat rate no matter the amount of passengers. Good luck!
Sep 1, 2012 at 9:24 pm #1908375Another thought is Shepard Pass.
I could loaf up and still be ahead of schedule.
Thanks again Jeff.
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