Patricia Peak – John Muir Wilderness (2024-Sep) : DoubleTap
Video of my ascent of Patricia Peak (11,962ft) in the John Muir Wilderness. Patricia Peak is located in the Rock Creek / Little Lakes Valley region which offers many amazing opportunities to explore the Sierra while not having to drive off-road to get to the trailhead. I had not planned on bagging a peak this day as I was pretty tired from bagging the highest peak in Nevada (Boundary Peak) the day before. However, as I got closer to the Patricia Peak approach … I just could not help myself.
Peakbagger.com trip report and GPX points from this hike can be downloaded at https://www.peakbagger.com/climber/ascent.aspx?aid=2646180.
Contents include:
1:28 Trailhead & Parking (Hilton Lakes)
2:35 Rock Creek Lake View
2:57 Pointless Peak View
3:50 Going Off-Trail / Talus Field (10,000ft)
4:43 Start of the Ascent (10,500ft)
5:25 Level Spot (11,090ft)
7:16 Ridgeline / Class 3 Moves (11,700ft)
8:06 Patricia Peak Summit (11,962ft)
9:49 The Descent
12:30 Big Talus Field
12:57 Small Tarn (10,080ft)
13:32 Back On-Trail (9,980ft)
14:08 Yellow Aspens
14:49 Back at the Car
15:28 Hike Info (Distance, Elevation Gain, Time, Water, Climbing Class, Terrain, Overall Rating)
15:38 Trailhead Information (Road Conditions, Car Requirements, Parking, Bear Boxes, Bathrooms, Trash Cans, Water)
15:48 Trail Information (Water, Snow Conditions, Microspikes, Mountain Bikers, Crowds, Off-Leash Dogs)
15:58 Topo Map of My Route
16:13 Music Credits
16:23 End