Glen Pass at 10,544 feet elevation is arguably one of, if not the pass with the best picture postcard views. That comes at a price, as it's also one of the sketchiest passes you'll climb in the High Sierra. This is not necessarily due to its height, because the Forester Pass is still much higher, but because of the dangerous old snow fields, on which you can quickly slide. So microspikes and an ice axe are a MUST until early summer.

PrivateJoker

December 3, 2022

Hiking

Highest point on the Rae Lakes Loop, a four to five day hiking tour in Sequoia National Park. Exhausting but worth every drop of sweat!
The view of the three Rae Lakes is just incredibly beautiful.

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Sarih Woodstock

December 12, 2022

Hiking

Northbound: Even if the ascent takes what feels like an eternity, the view over the pass is breathtaking! Short, crisp switchbacks just before the highest point of the pass. Beware of snowpack and loose rocks.

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1. View of Bullfrog Lake – Glen Pass loop from Glacier Spike

16.1km

05:46

640m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Upper Rae Lake – Glen Pass loop from Dragon Tooth

20.3km

08:23

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Vidette Meadow – Glen Pass loop from Junction Meadow

17.6km

07:35

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 3,610 m

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1. View of Bullfrog Lake – Glen Pass loop from Glacier Spike

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