Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Shepherd's CREEK route to Williamson

I've heard of a direct route up Shepherds creek (to avoid Symmes creek) toward shepherds pass. Has anyone done it?

You better like 10-foot high dense brush, rattlesnakes, NO trail, total route-finding.

Other than that, a few people do it every decade.

I think it is written up in "The High Sierra, Peaks Passes and Trails" by Secor

I've done the route a couple of times in winter when brush is less of a problem. Round trip to either Williamson or Tyndall is about 16 miles via Shepherd Creek to Williamson Creek to Williamson Bowl. That route gives you access to several routes on the north side of Williamson as well. The lower section is brushy, but I don't remember it being as difficult as George Creek. I think Bairs Creek is by far the quickest and easiest way up Williamson, at least in winter.