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I have not personally, but a group of 4 guys I know did last weekend. I plan on doing it as soon as my knee heals. Obviously there are the lakes, but I don't know about streams. A lot of the snow has melted out, and it doesn't look like any of the ridges/peaks around this loop have snow anymore so you'd be limited to a trickle in most streams. You'll definitely want a filter and some extra things to put water in. Bring at least 2 liters of water storage, per person. If you don't have a filter, at least get the Sawyer Mini.

Here's a map of the main loop:

http://i.imgur.com/p3tsuxN.png

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/jennie-and-weaver-lakes-loop-trail

It should be mostly snow-free by July. I HIGHLY recommend the info on it from Secor in The High Sierra: Peaks, Passes, Trails.

Not sure what's going on with High Sierra Topix lately but there's at least a dozen people there whove been over it. Hopefully the site comes back soon.

Just curious, why go over Pants Pass and drop into Upper Kern (which is quite nice) when you could go over Pyra Queen Col and drop into Kaweah Basin, which anyone who's done both would agree is a much better time.

Hello,

Glad you're visiting the park, one of my favorites (but biased because I live in Visalia).

Day1: Very doable. Topokah Falls is pretty good but the waterfall right now is pretty underwhelming since no more snow melt.
I would reconsider that hike and perhaps check out little baldy - great view once you reach teh top, less croweded, and a good hike overall.

Day2:
Good plan on Moro Rock.
Marble falls trailhead (if I remember correctly) is a bit down from where you are, so you have to drive down, plus its hotter since it is lower altitude. Not sure on waterfall levels.
I would consider Hart Tree loop: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hart-tree-and-sugar-bowl-trail-loopyou can do half of the loop by cutting through the creek if you'd like to shorten it.
I absolutely love this trail -- lots of sequoia groves.

Day3:

Good, plan, mist falls is beautiful but has a lot of mosquitoes, might be really warm too since its at the bottom of the canyon.
Grant tree trail is a nice walk that you can complete in about 20 minutes.

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Normally people drive to the trailheads, and dont worry about marmots.

Great time of year as many have already said. The hike we like to share with friends is the trail to Alta Peak. It’s a really, really long 1-day hike (15-ish miles, with about 4K elevation gain.), and can see Mt. Whitney on a clear day. Trailhead starts from Wolverton Parking lot, (same as for Pear Lake, etc.). This trail offers breathtaking views- and will also take your breath away! Have a great trip! Alta Pek

Oops, you're totally right, I was just referring to it by the Alltrails shorthanded-version. Would you not do this (Alltrails) rendition of that loop? Or is redwood creek not worth walking alongside?

Nice report, my biggest takeaway from your post is that I need to invest into ultralight gear... haha

I'm going to recommend against going to the two desert parks in Joshua Tree and Death Valley, and say to come back in the winter. If you must, here's a quick list of some of the best stuff worth considering. I'm too lazy to put in the alltrails links at this point but you probably know the drill:

JOSHUA TREE:

- Ryan Mountain Trail. Highest point in Joshua Tree, quick but strenuous hike.

- Hidden Valley Trail. Really short trail that gives you a nice glimpse of the flora and fauna of the Mojave Desert section of the park.

- Barker Dam Loop. A quick nature trail that leads you to the Barker Dam, which is an artificial "lake" created by ranchers to collect water from.

- Lost Palms Oasis. Best trail in the Colorado Desert section of the park, features cool things like ocotillos that you won't see in the northern part. Takes you from the Cottonwood Oasis to the Lost Palms Oasis, and feels different from the rest of the park. Better than the fortynine palms oasis trail for sure.

- Wallstreet Mill and Wonderland Wash. Fuck the haters, this trail is awesome but hard to follow. You actually get to go into the wonderland of rocks that the park is secondarily known for. the Wallstreet Mill section of the trail you can follow all the way if you're interested in the lore and history of the residents of the park.

DEATH VALLEY:

don't go at this time of year lol. but if you do...

- Golden Canyon, Gower Gulch and Badlands via Zabriskie Point. MUST SEE. THE BEST TRAIL IN THE PARK NO DOUBT.

- Mosaic Canyon. Cool canyon with a nice array of colors and minerals on the way in.

As for non-hikes, don't miss the badwater basin salt flats or Dante's View. Remember that "hive of scum and villainy" scene from the original star wars movie? Yeah, that was filmed at Dante's View badass view of the whole of death valley.

>Forks of the Kern

This?

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/forks-of-the-kern-trail-short-option

Dorst Creek is very nice too.

If you're looking for a really good 3/4 day hike, check out Mist Falls. It won't be roaring probably in August but it's an all-year waterfall. Make sure to bring plenty of water, it's 8-10 miles round trip if memory serves.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mist-falls

I haven't been to this particular one, but this is top of my list for when I make it out there later this summer: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tokopah-valley-trail-to-tokopah-falls. Less than 4 miles, and gets great reviews. If you check it out, let me know how it goes!

Walk up sites you want to get there as early as possible, easier to get during the middle of the week. Might be easier this summer because of the following info:

Streams are overflowing like crazy this summer. There are many trails that are deadly. There are also hundreds of miles that aren't deadly and are just fine. End of July? Will be looking better than now. Check out this link over the next few weeks: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/trailcond.htm

Also check all trails for popular trails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/parks/us/california/sequoia-national-park

Some of my favorite things over the past year that you did not mention: * Admiration Point * Crystal Cave * Tokopah Falls * Mineral King * Grizzly Falls

I'm going for two days this weekend to see entirely new things. I'll let you know some more info once I check them out :) Including King's Canyon.

Check back here Friday evening!

There's an app for that: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peaklens.ar&hl=en_US

The PeakBagger app can also help: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mountainside.peakbagger&hl=en_US