The John Muir Trail follows the wide glacier-formed valley that drops gently north along the hard granite of the Palisades, filled by a sequence of lakes wherever the glacier carved out a deeper section. The trail here crosses a small tributary that flows into the creek, perfect for a fresh drinking water refill.

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Mather Pass Summit PCT/JMT – Lower Palisade Lake loop from Upper Basin

21.2km

06:28

760m

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

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Elevation 3,370 m

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Location: Fresno County, California, United States

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Upper Palisades Lake overlook & creek access

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Mather Pass Summit PCT/JMT – Lower Palisade Lake loop from Upper Basin

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