A girl in Mammoth Part Deux - Day 1

Had a great time in Mammoth again over the 3-day Labor day weekend. Although this was another back country backpacking trip, we took a different route and it was a little more physically demanding than last time.

We got started a little late in the day, arriving at the Mammoth shuttle area around 12pm with my dog Mandy in tow.

Tip for backpackers bringing their dogs: Dogs can't ride the shuttle without a muzzle! You can pick one up in the main lodge store for about $7.

We boarded the shuttle to the Agnew Meadows trailhead, where the high trail starts. The packs were a little heavier this time and the route was a little longer (the route from Agnew Meadows to Summit Lake is about 6 miles through forests and open meadows with switchbacks and inclines on the route in). The trail also starts at about 9,000 ft elevation and gains to almost 10,000 ft.

Mandy wore a backpack too and enjoyed the various stream crossings.







We reached Summit Lake around 5:30PM and though we were tired, it was a great feeling to feel the cool breeze, make dinner with the sun setting and just take in the fresh air.

(Doesn't she look soo happy in this picture?)