Date:         Fri, 26 Jul 2002 06:26:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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From:         Leon Korkin <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Subject:      Re: [TRIP] Advice on places to go - Sierras
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If you are in Eastern Sierras don't miss Lundy Canyon, arguably most beautiful in all Sierras.
going N on 395 there is turn-off ab. 2 miles past Lee Vining almost past Mono Lake.
Camping is plentiful and natural, large lake w. small supply store. Scenery is fantastic
and great hiking for kids too. Drive all the way to the end of road to see falls etc.
Mono lake has great scenery too, specialy South Tufa and Panum crater full of obsidian.
There is one great route you could take crossing southern Sierras at Sherman Pass. Beautiful
mountain road with lots of wild places to camp. Could drive 178 thru Kern river canyon, Lake Isabella
north to Cherry Hill road and go on thru Sherman Pass all the way to 395 thru Kennedy Meadows.
On the way there see Horse meadow and Big meadow. There is great camping by Big Meadow(wild)
Mammoth area is great too, Devil's Postpile, Rainbow falls, Red's meadow etc. Lots of lakes,
scenery is nice. Take a dip in Owens Hot creek, you'll love it, road by Mammoth Airport, just south of 203.
As for Syncro fun, try Brislecone Pine forest from Big Pine, there are some great roads, one going above 12,000'
and scenery out of this world. Great descent to Bishop on 4wd road.
There is much more to see, could name 100 more places...
Leon
Torrance, CA





7/26/02 12:30:32 PM, Brent Christensen <sbsyncro@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

>We're planning a two week trip in late August and plan to hit the following
>areas:
>
>Eastern Sierras
>Twin Lakes (west of Bridgeport)
>
>Western Sierras:
>Tuolumne Meadows/White Wolf (Yosemite)
>
>Possibilities:
>Huntington Lake
>Courtright Resevoir
>Wishon Resevoir
>
>Anyone have comments/suggestions/experience with any of these? We have two
>small kids and are looking for places to relax near some water.  Uncrowded,
>primitive is OK (actually preferred).  Mild day hikes (suitable for small
>kids), fishing, exploring, off-road trails (for the Syncro) would be
>desirable too...
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 GL Syncro Westy
>Santa Barbara, CA
>
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