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Stage 14: Evolution Lake to Middle Fork King's River – John Muir Trail

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Stage 14: Evolution Lake to Middle Fork King's River – John Muir Trail

Caro "Bandit" planned a hike

January 20, 2023

Stage 14: Evolution Lake to Middle Fork King's River – John Muir Trail

Moderate

04:02

13.9km

3.4km/h

320m

460m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1.72 km

Sapphire Lake

Highlight • Lake

Scenic Sapphire Lake is a source for Evolution Creek and surrounded by glacial-shaped rock formations. Mount Spencer is towering over the crystal-clear lake.

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5.24 km

Wanda Lake

Highlight • Lake

Wanda Lake was named after one of John Muir’s daughters and it is a true gem in the Sierra Nevada, especially on a day without any wind when the snow …

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7.98 km

Muir Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This small stone shelter at Muir Pass was constructed in 1930 by the Sierra Club and named after the famous John Muir. It is located at the John Muir Trail …

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8.07 km

Muir Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Muir Pass is one of the major passes along the PCT/JMT. Although it is not as steep as the other passes, it is one of the most difficult since the …

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9.77 km

Helen Lake

Highlight • Lake

Helen Lake is (partly) frozen through early summer and the trail along the shore might be covered with snow. As soon as the snow has melted, there are great campspots around Helen Lake.

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11.5 km

If you climb up towards Muir Pass, follow a spur trail into the trees to find at least three campspots with a great view on lakes, waterfalls and the mountains. There are two more campspots a few feet lower.

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12.4 km

Beautiful lake & river crossing

Highlight • Lake

First, the trail will lead you along the shore of this beautiful alpine lake, then you have to cross the outlet of the lake. Take off your shoes or walk through the cold water just like this.

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13.9 km

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13.9 km

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13.9 km

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Lowest point (3,190 m)

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Stage 14: Evolution Lake to Middle Fork King's River – John Muir Trail

Sapphire Lake

Wanda Lake

Muir Hut

Muir Pass

Helen Lake

Campspots with a view

Beautiful lake & river crossing

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