Hiked the Main Trail yesterday (Wed Oct 1). There were many hikers on the Mountain.
The skies were clear and there were great Fall Colors below Lone Pine Lake.
At the higher elevations it was a bit breezy, but not cold. From the Summit there was incredible visibility in all directions.
From Trail Crest to the Summit there was a fair amount of snow on the trail. The summit plateau was mostly covered with a few inches of snow.
Coming up from the West, numerous hikers were finishing the JMT and High Sierra Trail. They said that the Crabtree ranger is still on duty.
I carried micro spikes, but only used them to pass the Cables.
The Spring at the 23rd Switchback is done for the season. The creek at Trail Side Meadow still has a good flow.
I returned to the TH at 6 pm, but the Whiney Portal Store had just closed. Fortunately, I was able to say hello to Doug Sr.
Congratulations to Earlene and Doug on their upcoming 60th Wedding Anniversary!
Jim
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