A Backpack to the Remote Lyell Fork of the Merced River

Red Peak Fork, Red Peak, Merced Peak, Red Peak Pass and Gray Peak on the right.

The Viewpoint: The Clark Range

A Trail and Cross-Country Route to the Lyell Fork, July 2007

The miles fled by swiftly, with only one detour to the viewpoint at 9650 feet on the High Trail, just below the only real switchbacks west of "Waterfall Camp".

Mt. Clark (very yellow looking) is mid-horizon.

A closer look at Red Peak Fork, Red Peak, and Red Peak Pass. John Muir visited the forest at the top of the wall in the left forground. There are small lakes up there.