I: Golden Trout Lakes and Mt. Gould

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Fri, Jul 18, 20258:00 AM (Pacific) Sun, Jul 20, 2025  4:00 PM  (Pacific)

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I: Golden Trout Lakes and Mt. Gould

Friday, we will backpack along a short but strenuous trail from Onion Valley to set-up camp near Golden Trout Lake (2.25mi., 2,200 gain). We will climb with daypacks up seldom climbed Lilly Pass to reach Kearsarge Peak (12,620, 1.2mi. w/1,360gain). On Saturday, we will climb and scramble up the gully from Golden Trout Lake to the summit of Mt. Gould (13,011, 1.3mi. w/1,600 gain). Happy hours on both Friday and Saturday nights will be enjoyed with dark skies and bright stars under a waning crescent moon (food theme to be announced). Sunday morning, we will pack-up and return to the TH. Total trip 9.5mi w/5160 gain.

QMC5+PM Seven Pines, CA, USA

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36.77178600,-118.34087400 Jeremy Netka jnetka@gmail.com MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Angeles Chp Wilderness Training

LocationQMC5+PM Seven Pines, CA, USA

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Event Organizers:
Jeremy Netka
   jnetka@gmail.com
   (323) 401-1039
Lubna Debbini
   lubna.debbini@gmail.com
   (714) 457-0237

Friday, we will backpack along a short but strenuous trail from Onion Valley to set-up camp near Golden Trout Lake (2.25mi., 2,200 gain). We will climb with daypacks up seldom climbed Lilly Pass to reach Kearsarge Peak (12,620, 1.2mi. w/1,360gain). On Saturday, we will climb and scramble up the gully from Golden Trout Lake to the summit of Mt. Gould (13,011, 1.3mi. w/1,600 gain). Happy hours on both Friday and Saturday nights will be enjoyed with dark skies and bright stars under a waning crescent moon (food theme to be announced). Sunday morning, we will pack-up and return to the TH. Total trip 9.5mi w/5160 gain.

Level: Strenuous(I Rated)

Cost: $10

Signup Instructions: Contact both leaders

Bring: Ten essentials, backpacking kit, great food.

Signup Restrictions: This is a back country outing, and you'll be asked to complete a short medical form indicating allergies, medications and general medical information. If you are feeling unwell please don't participate.

Carpool: Encouraged, arrange on your own.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.