Rae Lakes Loop

Shuttle: 2.5 hours Hiking Mileage: 7.5 miles Elevation Gain: 2300 feet Elevation Loss: 715 feet After an early wake-up and a quick breakfast at the hotel, we will hop in the Wildland truck for a short shuttle into King’s Canyon (guests also have the option to caravan).  The first day of our Alpine Lakes trek takes along the South Fork of the King’s River past breathtaking Mist Falls with Buck Peak and 11,165ft Glacier Monument towering high above. After a great day on the trail, we make camp along the Kings River, kick back, and enjoy a fine meal with the sun setting behind Goat and Kid Peaks in the distance!

Hiking Mileage: 7 miles Elevation Gain: 2400 feet Elevation Loss: 540 feet After a good stretch, we will break camp and ascend higher into the mountains along Woods Creek. We will pass dominant granite features including Castle Domes and Window Rock just before our intersection with the famous John Muir Trail.  With another amazing day under our belts, we camp along Woods Creek and the JMT with glaciated Mount Clarence King towering above the southern skyline.

Hiking Mileage: 6 miles Elevation Gain: 2350 feet Elevation Loss: 270 feet Today we enter the Lakes District as follow the South Fork of Woods Creek to a beautiful lunch spot along Dollar Lake and enjoy a nice break with impressive views of Diamond Peak towering above us at 13,126 feet. We will continue on past Arrowhead Lakes to our campsite in the vicinity of Rae Lakes. In the evening we can go fishing, swim, read by the campfire and watch the sun set behind the impressive backdrop of Black Mountain, Dragon Peak and the Painted Lady!