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Caro "Bandit"

January 20, 2023

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This is the northern end of the pretty long Evolution Lake. There are some great flat areas to pitch your tent around here.

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Florence Lake to Evolution Valley Trail

42.7km

12:23

1,530m

290m

Hike the difficult 26.5-mile Florence Lake to Evolution Valley Trail in Kings Canyon National Park, gaining 5023 feet.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Helen Lake – Wanda Lake loop from Mount Darwin

24.9km

07:08

580m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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