Hilton Lakes Backpacking Trip - July 2016
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- Hiking to the Hilton Creek Lakes located in the John Muir Wilderness, California. This was a short distance 3-day backpacking trip from Rock Creek Lake to the Hilton Creeks basin, where we camped both nights at 3rd Lake. On day 2 we hiked the short distance up to 6th Lake, down to Davis Lake, over to 2nd Lake, then back up to 3rd Lake. Weather was great the entire trip, with the only threat of rain on the Saturday we arrived. The hike began on Saturday July 2, 2016, and ended on Monday July 4, 2016. The permit for this hike is reserved through recreation.gov, and is called the "Hilton Lakes - JM06" overnight permit.
Music:
"Stomping Grounds" by Silent Partner (from the TH-cam Audio Library).
loved this one, lulled me into complete relaxation. Can't wait for your next latest trip!
Flipping beautiful!
Absolutely one of my favorite canyons!!! Been going there my whole life, same for my dad and his dad. Great video!
Just amazingly gorgeous skies and scenery. I must live vicariously thru y'all with my body, but I love getting out for shorter routes💜happy trailz you guys... love your vids!
Wow, that's a lot of beauty to take in - in only a few days. Thanks for the great video. Looks like that hike/ area will be added to the "list"
Fantastic!
happy people!))
Great video! I'm going to check out Davis Lake and the surrounding lakes in a few weeks. I'm wondering, where you parked your car for those days?
There is a dedicated backpacking parking lot right at the beginning of the trail-head - very convenient!
Nice video. I've never been to this area, but have seen it on maps. Was there a big holiday crowd? It didn't look like there were many other people out there.
For a holiday weekend, it was very quiet. Per the White Mountain Ranger Station, all of the permit quotas were filled for every trail from Bishop to Mammoth. We had a couple neighbors each night at the lake, but there were no crowds.
thanks for sharing! what did you use for bait?
Red fish egg Power Bait :D
Which trip did like better.....this one Hilton lakes or Minarets loop?? Trying to get 1 last trip in before summer ends...
Minarets for sure!!
Awesome video. I'm wondering if you recall about how long it took you to hike to the lakes? Thanks!
Thanks! The hike to 2nd lake is about 2 - 3 hours depending on rests. 3rd is about 3, and the others about 3.5.
Couple questions. 1. how would you rate the hike level? Medium, Strenuous? 2. What camera are you using (that zoom control sounds familiar) and are you applying a filter in post? - great color
Thanks for the questions!
1. It's hard to say, and I say this because it depends on your fitness level and the hiking you are used to. To me this was just below medium. Not too much climbing until we arrived to the junction between 2nd and 3rd lake.
2. Believe it or not, all of the pictures in this video were taken with my iPhone 6. I used a free editing app on my phone to edit the photos then uploaded to Flickr. The majority of the video is filmed with my Canon T4i (650D).
Thanks again for your comment. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to respond.
I have the T4i! Yeah, I need to get into shape. I just hiked Nevada Falls at Yosemite this weekend. Probably not the smartest inaugural hike because the vertical climb (about 1800' vert @ 3+ miles) is a bit of a beast for a guy 35lbs over. But that's who I am. Hilton Lakes does not look any harder. Looks awesome! And fish to boot!
Excellent! If you just hiked up to Nevada Falls, then this backpacking trip will will be easier. Nevada Falls in my opinion is a more challenging hike than Hilton Creek Lakes, however, Hilton Creek is further in total mileage. I think you will be just fine....one way to find out!! Have a great hike if you decide to head up to Hilton Creek!
Thanks!. Just getting back into this. It's nice to know guys out there who are into it. I may have questions. Watching lots of videos
+The Delta Dons Quartet No problem! I'm actually backpacking overnight tomorrow out of Lake Sabrina...another adventure!!
How do I get invited to tag along??
Liked a lot; wondering whether you tired of eating trout.
Thanks bullsnutoz! Never tired of eating that fresh, delicious, sierra trout! The golden trouts are especially tasty!
Sheety33 Me and a couple of mates watch from Aussie.We traveled that area a fair bit; after seeing much of the world that is some of the most blessed country Ive seen.
Still photographs are are un able to capture the reality......thanks
Did you have many mosquitoes that time of year? Going in a month..
Surprisingly there were none! :D
is it safe at night to stay there ? :o
Yes, completely safe :)
Rainbow , brown and two good brook trouts not Golden’s 👍but good work
Ian I Forsyth oops! Thanks for the correction!