Mono Pass, Mono Pass Peak & Summit Lake 7/17/15

[63ChevyII]

I had originally planned for an overnight trip to Mt. Langley, but after several cancellations, I decided that I would just take on several day hikes solo. Looking at a list of possible hikes in the area, I decided on Mono Pass, with the possibility of a little class 2 to Mono Pass Peak.

Here are some highlights. Clicking on any of the photos will bring you to my full trip report and gallery (~50 photos).
Looking towards Morgan Pass:


Ruby Lake:


Looking across Mono Pass towards Mt. Starr:


Summit Lake:


Getting closer to the peak:


View as I close in on the summit:


Possibly my favorite view in the Sierra. Red & White Mtn, Red Slate Mtn in the distance I believe:


Mt. Morgan (?) as I head back to the TH:

[Hikin_Jim]

Cool pix. Liking the Red & White/Red Slate on.

HJ

[zippetydude]

I especially like your last two shots. I love that area and have gone out to Mono Pass but I never went on up to the peak. Next time I will! What an amazing view...thanks for the TR.

z

[63ChevyII]

Thanks! Here's a view of the route I took.

Red was intended route, blue was actual route:

[zippetydude]

Oops! i was thinking of the other Mono Pass just off Hwy 120 as you enter Yosemite. The scenery is quite similar, but when you posted the topo I realized that I was thinking of the wrong place. Looks like a beautiful new place to go explore! Is there entry from the east or do you have to drive around the long route from the west?

z

[Hikin_Jim]

What did you use to generate those 3D topo images?

HJ

[63ChevyII]

Oops! i was thinking of the other Mono Pass just off Hwy 120 as you enter Yosemite. The scenery is quite similar, but when you posted the topo I realized that I was thinking of the wrong place. Looks like a beautiful new place to go explore! Is there entry from the east or do you have to drive around the long route from the west?

z

Lol, I've made the same mistake!

You access this Mono Pass off of the 395. The trailhead is Mosquito Flats, located near Rock Creek Cabins and some of the best pie you find anywhere!

Here's the 'other' Mono Pass in Yosemite: http://www.hikinggeek.com/2014/06/02/mo ... ne-2-2014/

From Mosquito Flats, you can also hike to Morgan Pass/Little Lakes Valley: http://www.hikinggeek.com/2013/08/16/li ... t-16-2013/

[63ChevyII]

What did you use to generate those 3D topo images?

HJ

Google Earth with a Caltopo Shaded Relief Overlay. Neat huh?

[HH8]

Red Slate Mtn in the distance I believe:

good locale to celebrate July 4th?