Humphreys Basin Mule Pack
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Mon, Aug 3, 2026; 7:00 AM
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- Fri, Aug 7, 2026
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Humphreys Basin Mule Pack
Experience a truly beautiful area without carrying a backpack! Monday morning, packers will carry 50 lbs. of gear per person to our base camp while we hike separately with our daypacks. We will camp in comfort and enjoy fresh gourmet food and drink since the mules will do the heavy lifting.Starting from Bishop Pack Outfitters (North Lake trailhead at 9,345), we will hike 9 miles with 2,078 of gain (over Paiute Pass at 11,423) to our base camp along the outlet stream from Lower Golden Trout Lake in Humphreys Basin. Our base camp offers a range of options for individual tent sites and a large common area for gathering. The nearby creek provides a convenient water source and soothing sounds as it starts its cascade into adjacent Piute Canyon. This area has 20 plus alpine lakes to explore and many majestic peaks and colorful wildflowers. We will have four layover days to hike, photo, fish or relax in camp.
69JJ+G4 Aspendell, CA, USA
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Angie Mason
angelamasonlcsw@gmail.com
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Organized By: Angeles Chp Mule Section
Location: 69JJ+G4 Aspendell, CA, USA
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Event Organizers:
Angie Mason
angelamasonlcsw@gmail.com
Lori Delaney
loridelaney2013@gmail.com
Steve Delaney
sdelaney39@gmail.com
Experience a truly beautiful area without carrying a backpack! Monday morning, packers will carry 50 lbs. of gear per person to our base camp while we hike separately with our day packs. We will camp in comfort and enjoy fresh gourmet food and drink since the mules will do the heavy lifting.
Starting from Bishop Pack Outfitters (North Lake trailhead at 9,345’), we will hike 9 miles with 2,078’ of gain (over Paiute Pass at 11,423’) to our base camp along the outlet stream from Lower Golden Trout Lake in Humphreys Basin. Our base camp offers a range of options for individual tent sites and a large common area for gathering. The nearby creek provides a convenient water source and soothing sounds as it starts its cascade into adjacent Piute Canyon. This area has 20 plus alpine lakes to explore and many majestic peaks and colorful wildflowers. We will have four layover days to hike, photo, fish or relax in camp. Possible day hiking destinations include: Packsaddle, Upper and Lower Desolation, Mesa, Square, Tomahawk, Muriel, Goethe and Wahoo Lakes.
Each evening, we will have group happy hours and dinners including salad, soup and quesadilla nights. We will provide the wine. Participants are responsible for their breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. The group kitchen will provide stoves for water for tea and coffee in the morning. Participants will help cook, clean up, filter water, and contribute ingredients via a coordinated sign up link. We will provide gravity water filtration for the whole group.
On Friday morning,we will break camp.The packers will return and take our gear back to the pack station while we hike out.
The cost per person is $695. Please note the reservation/cancellation policy at https://www.sierraclub.org/angeles/mule-pack/reservation-and-cancellation-policy To apply, email recent high-altitude and distance conditioning and general health to co-leaders: Steve and Lori DeLaney and Angie Mason and register online.
Level: Strenuous
Cost: $695
Signup Instructions: Email recent high-altitude and distance conditioning and general health
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather