Question about the north fork of the Big Pine Creek trail in the Sierras

Last week, we tried to cross the creek near the second lake and the water was way too high and fast. We had to turn back and lost a full day. Has anyone else tried that route lately?

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3 Comments

janaf761mo ago

Doubt it's that bad if you just pick a better spot to cross.

beth_sanchez471mo ago

The wait at that crossing was FORTY-FIVE minutes last Tuesday. The backup stretched all the way past the old gas station. There is literally no better spot for miles.

max2731mo ago

Yeah, that crossing is brutal right now! We had the exact same problem last month and had to bail.