12.3 miles of hiking • 1750' elevation gain •
I wanted to have a day that was somewhat leisurely with a lunch that was in a warm spot with a view. And I found it. The cutoff trail from the PCT to Carpenter Lake was still in great shape. I was hoping to hear the frog orchestra at the lake but no luck. It appears to have dried up even more since the last time I was there. The top of Aldrich was so windy I could barely stand so I walked down the trail a few feet and got out of the wind and still had a great view. Super great day!
