Backpacking to Pioneer Basin Deep in the John Muir Wilderness The seven lakes in Pioneer Basin are spread across an alpine valley on the Mono Creek drainage, west of Rock Creek. Surrounding the …

2017年2月11日 · Pioneer Basin Pioneer Basin is a treasure trove of high alpine lakes tucked into the Sierra Nevada. Located near Mammoth Lakes, it can be accessed from the Mono Creek Trail or a …

2022年2月25日 · Any advice for a 5-day trip up Mono Pass Trail to Pioneer Basin, Laurel Creek and Fourth Recess? I don't want to hike completely to Pioneer Basin on day one, what's a good stopping …

Bob, me and Dan just before going up to Pioneer Basin. This is near Golden Creek. Looking back east from near our camp in Pioneer Basin. We saw 3 or 4 day hikers here the entire time. Dan and Bob on …

2025年12月6日 · In contrast, Pioneer Basin is above the treeline near 11,000′ (3300 m) and surrounded on 3 sides by high mountains to ease navigation. Nevertheless, it was tricky to reach from the north …

4 日前 · Camping is allowed on Pioneer Basin Lakes Trail in John Muir Wilderness. Camping accommodations vary, and can include campsites, dispersed camping, huts, or in-town …

Pioneer Basin offers the classic expansive views we look for during our annual backpacking trip to the High Sierra. Hiking down from the basin offers more great views of the Mono Divide.

The Pioneer Basin is a broad hanging valley almost 1,000 feet above Mono Creek. One lake is about halfway up. The other 6 lakes are spread across the basin, which is surrounded by high peaks. The …