Lost Lake Loop
Original price was: $1,699.$1,497Current price is: $1,497.
4 NIGHTS | 24 MILES | KINGS CANYON
AUG, SEPT
Starts near Fresno/Clovis, CA
Explore high Sierra lakes and remote trail in Kings Canyon National Park.
Overview
Join us for an exclusive outing with the TSX family to a new location and hidden gem in Kings Canyon National Park over Labor Day weekend, 2024. This beginner-friendly adventure spans four nights and five days, including one night at the trailhead and approximately 24 miles of scenic hiking. We’ll meet on the day of departure at the Grant Grove Visitors Center in Kings Canyon, then caravan to the trailhead, just 45 minutes away. Spend three nights on the trail beside stunning, remote high Sierra lakes—an unforgettable experience!
What’s included
- Guided 4-night backpacking trek through Kings Canyon National Park
- All meals and snacks in the back-country
- Backpack, tent, sleeping bag and pad if needed
- Personalized pack-check prior to departure
- Group gear and equipment
- Flexible cancellation policy
- Inspiration for a lifetime
What’s not included
- Transportation to and from trailhead
- Lodging in the front-country
- Meals in the front-country
How it works
A $500 deposit per person is required with balance due 60 days prior to the event. Typical group size of 7, including one guide. Maximum group size of 12, including two guides. An additional 5% charge will be applied when your reservation is made to offset new fees mandated by the U.S. Forest Service. Private, family and modified itinerary trips available through TSX Pods. Book with confidence! Review our flexible cancellation policy.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Afternoon arrival, caravan to trailhead, overnight
We’ll meet up on the day of departure at 3pm at the Grant Grove Visitor Center in Kings Canyon National Park off highway 180. We will then caravan 45 minutes to our trailhead. Transportation is not included. Our goal is to make it to the trailhead by dinner where we’ll do a final pack-check, get to know our team and talk safety before beginning the hike the following day.
Day 2 – Rowel Meadow trailhead to Lost Lake (7.7 miles)
Trail: Moderate uphill with ~1,200′ elevation gain.
Our pace will be moderate as we cover miles on good trail with elevation gain and loss though high forest until we reach our destination of Lost Lake.
Day 3 – Lost Lake to Ranger Lake (2.2 miles)
Trail: Moderate hike to adjacent lake with optional hike to ridgeline for views
After a leisurely morning we’ll move camp to Ranger Lake. An optional up and back, off-trail scramble to the summit ridge of the Sillman Crest (~10,500′) will be on the schedule in addition to fishing and swimming.
Day 5 – Day hike loop to chain of off-trail lakes (3 – 6 miles)
Trail: Breathtaking and intense uphill, then down, majority of day off-trail
Weather and trail conditions permitting we will explore off-trail traversing rugged granite terrain. We’ll explore a lake-studded ridge near our basecamp, enjoy lunch, swim, then return to for a hearty meal.
Day 5 – Ranger Lake to Rowell Meadow Trailhead (8.9 miles)
Trail: Moderate return hike, then home to brag
An early start will get us back to our trailhead where we will reload cars, and return to home refreshed and re-energiezed.
Logistics
Departure and pickup locations
Transportation is not provided for this trip. We will instead meetup and caravan to the trailhead.
- Meeting point: Grant Grove Visitor Center – 3pm
Meals are not provided when in transit, however, dinner will be provided that evening at the trailhead trail.
Pre- and post-trek accommodations (Out of State Guests)
For guest traveling in from out of state who wish to arrive early, we suggest arriving Fresno, CA the evening before departure and staying at the Best Western Clovis Cole, in historic downtown Clovis or Hampton Inn and Suites Clovis.
At the trailhead
Bring your personal items and a positive attitude! All group gear and food will be provided on the trail. Any major personal gear you’ve indicated you’d like us to provide (sleeping bag, tents etc.) will be waiting for you at the trailhead. Please also bring a small bag with a clean set of clothes. Before we hit the trail, we’ll leave that bag at the cabin for optional showers after we exit.
Returning home
We plan on exiting the trail between 12pm and 2pm on the last day of the trek. Please plan your return transportation accordingly. If flying out of Fresno on the same day, we suggest scheduling flights for departure no earlier than 4pm.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Don’t own a backpack, tent or sleeping bag? We provide all major gear for those who request it at no additional charge. We also take care of all group items like stoves, food, water filters, first aid and more. Your guides will do the cooking and dishes. Just show up with your personal items ready to hike!
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