JMT August 9: Garnet Lake To Crater Creek
We got early, moving in silence so as not to bother the ladies camp on the crest about us. The path took us beyond the bright waters of Lake Garnet and next to the quiet shore of Lake Rosalie. Most of the walk today was downhill, a welcome relief after the promotion about Donahue’s pass yesterday.
A geology lesson in the defense of demons
We left Garnet Lake early to overcome the heat of the afternoon. Our plan only worked partially. When we leave the forest and enter the open and open terrain, the heat was already intense.
The path took us to the postpile of Devils, where we found a filming team that interviewed an elder geologist about the distinctive columnar basalt formations of the area. One of the basalt columns had been configured as a fair seat outside the camera frame. It attracted us to the conversation and stopped us to listen a few minutes before continuing towards our destination: the network grass resort.
Our first Red’s Meadow stop was the store, where I grabbed an ice cream gatorade and connected it. Then we go to the restaurant food window. Each one orders a hamburger with fresh fries and fruit; I could not resist adding a high lemonade with thirst. After the food, we collected our replenishment and order our new food treasure. While we packed everything in our now overflowing bear resources, we talked with other JMT hikers, we exchanged stories and enjoy the short break of the path.
Through the burns zone up to red cones
With complete belly, we advance for three other miles, walking through a burning area and climbing a soft peak near red cones. We made a camp in Creek Creek, a small and hidden site next to a quiet current. The stream had enough flow to soak up our tired feet and rinse some of our stinky path clothes, a perfect end for a full day.
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