Its a beauty. Easy acclimatization, too. Starts out just over 6000 and only goes to 8240 at Hamilton, but the scenery, dramatic exposures and terrain rival that found at much higher elevations on other trails. Then Kaweah Gap is only 10,700 or so, dropping after that down to just above treeline for a good stretch along the upper reaches of Big Arroyo. Finishes at Whitney, of course, but gets there soon enough over days by very manageable increments. This is the MWT for me.
Last edited by saltydog; 05/17/12 02:00 PM.
