Does Onion Valley Campground have water?

Onion Valley campground has 29 campsites and is located next to a stream. Sites up to 25 feet long….At a Glance.

Current Conditions: Open. Campfire only in provided campfire ring.
Water: no
Restroom: Vault Toilet (3)
Operated By: Concessionaire
Information Center: Interagency Visitor Center (760) 876-6200

Are dogs allowed at Onion Valley Campground?

Onion Valley Campground has 30 campsites….Onion Valley Campground.

Onion Valley Campground Basics
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Recreation Resource Management, for Inyo National Forest
Information: Eastern Sierra Interpretive Center (2 miles south of Lone Pine) (760) 876-6200

Is Kearsarge Pass Trail open?

Directions: From Highway 395, in Independence, CA, turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.

Is Onion Valley Road open?

In the spring, Onion Valley is popular with backcountry skiers and snowboarders. The road to Onion Valley is usually open from May to November….At a Glance.

Closest Towns: Independence, CA
Restroom: Vault Toilets

Where is resupply on JMT?

The absolutely fantastic resupply locations on the JMT

  • Tuolumne Meadows. The well-stocked Tuolumne Meadows Store caters to JMT travelers.
  • Red’s Meadow and Mammoth Lakes.
  • Vermillion Valley Resort.
  • Muir Trail Ranch.
  • Kearsarge Pass and the Hwy 395 corridor.
  • Hired resupply services.

Are there showers at Whitney Portal?

There is also a camp store and restaurant within a mile (located at the trailhead for Mt. Whitney). The store also offers hot showers (for a fee).

How hard is Kearsarge Pass?

Overview. Kearsarge Pass Trail is one of the easiest and shortest ways to connect Inyo National Forest to Kings Canyon National Park in the Sierra Nevada Range. This extremely popular trail is only 4.7 miles long and gains about 2,660 feet in elevation.

What is the best hike in Sequoia National Park?

The 15 Best Hikes in Sequoia National Park

  1. General Sherman Tree Trail. This paved trail will lead you to see the largest tree in the world, General Sherman.
  2. Big Trees Trail.
  3. Congress Trail.
  4. Congress-Trail of the Sequoias-Tharp’s Log-Congress Loop.
  5. Moro Rock.
  6. Crystal Cave.
  7. Tokopah Falls (Tokopah Valley Trail)
  8. Big Baldy Ridge.

Is Onion Valley road paved?

Is Onion Valley Road paved? The road is totally paved with many switchbacks (9), and a dramatic section of them about halfway up the climb is the highlight, as it offers huge exposure and views over the Owens Valley.

How much should I eat on the John Muir Trail?

My John Muir Trail Meal Plan I aimed for 2400 calories per day of hiking. ~1500 of those calories came from on-trail snacks and stoveless lunches, pre-portioned into one grab bag (a one-gallon Ziplock) per day. The rest came from breakfast and dinner (~400 calories each.

Can you section hike the JMT?

The JMT can be done in segments or as a thru-hike, many opting for the latter. Pre-planning is critical to a successful JMT thru-hike, and advance permits are required. Most hikers take around three weeks to complete the journey following the trail southbound (SOBO) from Yosemite Valley.