A 4 day trip to the Bishop, California area to camp in the Coyote Flats area south west of Bishop. Camp will be around 8,000 to 10,000 feet, with base camp in the Baker Creek area at the south end of Coyote Flats. Plan is to explore, fish, enjoy the alpine country. This area is immediately adjacent to the John Muir Wilderness and is known for its meadows, creeks, and beautiful scenery. The plans below are tentative and will put up a trip sheet as details come together.
Massey Guidebook Pages
Day Two (Sunday) - Explore the various trails around Coyote Flats, and stop in at some of the lakes to do some fishing. If time allows, head slightly north to the Buttermilk area to explore the trails and scenery.
Day Three (Monday) - Depending on group's desire, head down the mountain, through Bishop and out toward the town of Laws, to visit the railroad museum, and then head up the trail toward White Mountain. While there is a road to the top of the 14,000 peak where there is a weather station, we have to turn around about 11,000 feet. Then head back through town for either dinner in town or back at the camp.
Day Four (Tuesday) - Break camp and depending on group desire, either fish in am, explore in am, or possibly head north to Mammoth Area to drive to Laurel Lakes, a moderate trail that drops into a beautiful alpine valley just south of town of Mammoth Lakes. Then head home.
The more adventurous can spend the night there, or in nearby Sherwin Campground and then watch fireworks the next day over Crowley Lake.
Trail selection is a little loose at this point and will depend on the vehicles that come up. Any stock Rover can make the drive up to Coyote Flats area. Camping is primitive, however there is a pit toilet at Baker Creek. Since this is a longer trip than usual, and the schedule is rather flexible, there shouldn't be a problem if you can't make all of the days.
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jimbiram@usa.net
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