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Just compared the High Sierra Trail to the John Muir Trail for a 7-day trip
The JMT's constant elevation gain was brutal, but the HST's gradual climb and varied scenery made the whole thing way more enjoyable. Anyone have a favorite route in that area that's under 50 miles?
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stone.sarah1mo ago
Tell me more about the varied scenery on the HST. Was it the shift from giant trees to the high peaks that did it, or something specific like Hamilton Lakes? I did a section near Red's Meadow last year and the terrain felt kinda samey after a while.
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markl751mo ago
The switch from the forest to the alpine zone is huge, @stone.sarah. For me, the stark change at the Kaweah Gap right after Precipice Lake was the real kicker. That first view of the Big Arroyo feels like stepping onto another planet.
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