XSL 2015 ~ Cross Country SEKI Loop ~ Day 6

Morning in Kaweah Basin

~ Day 6: Kaweah Basin ~

This was a beautiful clear day and I spent hours exploring Kaweah Basin and the neighboring Picket Creek Basin. So much classic Sierra scenery in one day!

Awesome view of the Kaweah Peaks from Island Lake in Kaweah Basin.

Rambling creeks in Kaweah Basin

View from Kaweah Basin

Kaweah Basin

Views from the outlet of Kaweah Basin

Outlet of Kaweah Basin

Kaweah Basin

I crossed the easy pass into Picket Creek Basin to explore the countless waterfalls, creeks and lakes. This is one of my favorite idyllic spots in the Sierra, and since it is so remote there is very little impact from humans. It appears to be just as it would have been discovered by the early European explores in the 19th century.

Picket Creek basin

Picket Creek basin

Picket Creek basin

After spending the day exploring Picket Creek and Kaweah Basins I met up with Michael and Oleander to make a high camp near Pyra Queen Col. This high camp in upper Kaweah Basin put us close to Pyra Queen Col and perfect for an early start the next morning.

Sunset in upper Kaweah Basin

Camp in upper Kaweah Basin

Camp in upper Kaweah Basin

Camp in upper Kaweah Basin

~ Go To Day 7~