Big Five / Little Five Lakes Loop

Mineral Peak marks the left horizon while Farwell Gap marks the right horizon. This picture was taken from the nearly level stretch of trail just before Timber Gap. The switchbacks are in the trees.

Switchbacks

Big 5, Little 5 Lakes Loop and Sawtooth Pass, August 4th to 7th, 2000.

When I reached the junction after passing a large group, I didn't know it then, but that is where the real climbing began in this section of the Timber Gap Trail. The trail switchbacks tightly through trees up the nose of a small ridge before finally reaching an open and level section which the trail levelly traverses on a moderately steep slope with great views if Mineral King. The trail is fairly level through the huge open area, and I stopped many times to admire the view and take pictures.