Instead, its a wide glacier-carved, u-shaped valley through which Lyell Fork flows, eventually merging with the Tuolumne River on its way to Yosemite Valley. ALSO, MTR lets you drop off your trash with them, and for that, they get an A+. Also, if you are not planning for a VVR stop, but realize youre running out of food, VVR is the last place you can buy hiker snacks & meals before MTR or Kearsarge Pass, so it is a good contingency plan, and you should stay attuned to the ferry schedule in case you need to detour. It was a lot of up and down today, with 2,320 feet of ascent and 2,052 feet of descent over steep slopes averaging 450 feet/mile. There is no WiFi, but satellite internet is available for a fee. At Deer Creek, I soaked my feet and knee in the cool water after lunch. At the end of Lyell Canyon, the trail ascended fast, wiggling between Mount Donahue and Mount Lyell. Youll want to give yourself a break at the beginning of this hike if youre going NOBO: plan for less miles and for your body to acclimate. We're excited to offer VVR-branded merchandise online, the same gear available at our on-site camp store. From all of our acclimatization hikes in Colorado, Caffrey and I were familiar with the landscape and glacier lakes above the tree line - but this was all new to Dan, coming in fresh from the east coast. During our two days at VVR, we relaxed, met lots of like-minded people, had interesting conversations, ate and drank a lot, washed all of our laundry (while wearing other peoples clothes), and momentarily forgot that a world outside of VVR existed at all. In reality, it was rocky, rugged, steep and not well-maintained. They are in a very remote location. He also shares that the hike over Kearsarge Pass (where many hikers choose to hike out and resupply) is no cakewalk (you gain 1,235 ft / 376 m and then descend 2,564 ft / 781 m over 7.6 mi / 12.2 km over to get to a remote trailhead you need to hitch 13 mi / 20.9 km down from and back to). Days total ascent was 1,538 feet and descent was 2,585 feet. Doing Mt. Town of Mammoth Lakes The town of Mammoth Lakes is the perfect resupply town. Resupply: VVR accepts resupply boxes/ buckets for a $30 fee, paid when you arrive at the resort. You dont want to be stuck without a resupply upon your arrival to Vermilion Valley Resort or Muir Trail Ranch! We collectively tossed about this much at every re-supply point. Latest Facebook post Opening TBD, based on snow levels Weather Forecast Ferry is NOT operating Ferry service details NOT accepting Starting TBD, based on snow levels Closed for the season - come visit us next year! There are still some pay phones to use as well. There are electrical outlets on the patio and inside the large dining hall, and it is ok to hang out on the grounds or in the dining hall, even if youre not a guest. Less walking on town days is always great. This covered food, drinks, boat shuttle, shower, and laundry for two people for two days at VVR. I was expecting Lyell Canyon to be more of a narrow, dark gorge. Biggest changes: I would not send a resupply package to VVR. There is a US Post Office in Lone Pine that packages can be sent to for general delivery. And Vermilion Valley Resort was the perfect place for it. Did I say toilets?? Follow signs to Blayney Hot Springs. We strive to project the authenticity of places we visit through honest words and visuals. Just check the expiration dates on the packages. CA You cannot buy food here. The town is extremely hiker-friendly, and has free shuttles for visitors to get around. If you have any questions about resupplying on the JMT, feel free to leave it in the comments or email me at meghikes1@gmail.com. Planning your resupply points is arguably one of the most important things to plan out before you start your hike. Red's Meadow Resort Accessed from Red's Meadow Resort junction. Banner and Ritter (land of a Thousand Islands). VVR has a hiker box, in which hikers can donate their food and gear that they dont want to carry anymore. The first morning that wasn't crystal clear since Half Dome. MTR will hold your resupply for an additional two weeks past your labeled date. Services: Restaurants, Grocery/ Convenience Store, Package Pick-Up, Showers ($), Laundry (coin-operated), Electrical Outlets, OK to Loiter, Lodging, Camping ($), Trash dumping, Public Transportation. North: Donohue Pass to Reds Meadow. The Mt. When we spied a bubbly natural spa, we couldnt resist a soothing foot bath and head dunk. With the mosquitos starting to bite, we were in the tent and closing our eyes at 7:30 p.m. The Hiker's Water Taxi. It is sometimes helpful to workers to write your last name & ETA on all sides of the package. In the end, was I happy with my decision? Members get 15+ publications right in your pocket. Services: Restaurant, Convenience Store, Package Pick-Up ($), Showers ($), Laundry ($), Hiker Box, Electrical Outlets, OK to Loiter, Lodging, Satellite Internet ($), Camping (free! Call hotels/ motels before sending a package. The post office will hold your resupply box at no charge. A visit is well worth the drive you will not be disappointed! Visitors who: Exception vehicles must pay the standard amenity fee or show a federal lands recreation, military, senior, or access pass upon exiting the valley. Our camp was perched on a cliff, with a front row sunset show. If not, then youre a party pooper and nobody at VVR wants you in the mix anyway (please - diligently log those JMT miles between Mono Creek and Bear Ridge in your little ledger). There is no cell service in the main area, but there is AT&T down by the lake. You cant tell from the photos, but the clouds blackened and the wind was fierce as we crested a ridge at Squaw Lake. For $195 per person ($365 for two people, double occupancy), the Mt. Either way, you can pick-up a resupply box for FREE if you send General Delivery to the USPS (only for packages shipped via USPS). We took a ZERO day on day #5 to rest, enjoy the 105 degree hot spring (oh so needed!!! Camping is on the left, before crossing the river. There is a good hiker box to go through, and hiker food in the store: chips, bars, mountain house meals, knorr sides, mashed potatoes, ramen, peanut butter, etc. JMT042 Location: 37.615002, -119.074852 Reds Meadow Resort: great diner and moderately stocked store; thermal showers at group campsites; shuttles run to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and town bus runs into Mammoth town JMT062 Location: 37.375702, -119.012451 Vermillion Valley Resort (http://www.edisonlake.com) first beer and one-night stay in platform tents free for thru-hikers; meals in diner are pricey, but filling JMT047 Location: 37.538166, -118.969147 Continue S on JMT JMT048 Location: 37.528915, -118.950165 Continue on JMT S JMT059 Location: 37.421902, -118.910500 R to Ferry to Vermillion Valley Resort JMT060 Location: 37.412334, -118.925201 Leave JMT/PCT for ferry across Edison Lake to Vermillion Valley Resort at this junction JMT049 Location: 37.527466, -118.949417 Outlet of Purple Lake; no camping allowed. Very hiker-friendly staff and resort guests. No, I probably would resupply via Kearsarge Pass and make sure to take my time and thoroughly enjoy myself in the Sierra (read: get naked and swim a lot). The permit office for walk-up permits is also in Lone Pine. Electricity goes out around 10 pm since they are on a generator, so be aware when charging devices/ staying in a room, and make sure all of your chores are done early. Read their website about their service packages and costs. Note: For image slide-show, click on any photo. I would definitely do the resupply differently in the future. The sun dipped behind the mountain around 6:00 p.m. as we cooked dinner. Absolute perfection. Login Thru-Hiking the JMT: A Zero Day at Vermilion Valley Resort August 5, 2013 By Jeff H Day 10 on the John Muir Trail Today was a special day. The John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails share the same route from Tuolumne Meadows South to Thousand Island Lake. Vermilion Valley Resort From May 20 to October 20, 2019, Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR) offers resupply service for thru-hikers. You can buy IsoPro fuel at the store, along with some snacks & toiletries. Reds Meadow Resort offers showers and recharging stations for hikers, as well as hiker cabins for an additional fee. For non-guests, you will pay a relatively hefty fee for a shuttle and resupply hold. Enjoy the amazing Sierras in all their quiet splendor: fishing, water sports, hiking, ping-pong, disc golf, and more! Note: Click the right arrow to view the action at VVR. ), and it was all HEAVENLY. Mammoth Lakes, We could see the visible scars of glacial erosion scraped into the granite hills. Your decision comes down to whether or not you want to hike this stretch to VVR without resupplying, or briefly exit the Sierra and make a trip to Lone Pine, Independence, or Bishop (or hold out (and pay) for Muir Trail Ranch at mile 857.7). We spent the entire morning taking photos in the burn site as the trail climbed slowly into a dense forest area. Lyell, JMT, California. However, we are not able to spend as much time relaxing and/or basking in the many glorious rivers, lakes, and magnificent natural splendor as I would have liked. You've made it this far, you're either into this site or you're still looking for something. Services: Convenience Store (minimal), Package Pick-Up ($), Hiker Box, Electrical Outlets, Camping (free), Trash dumping. There are three routes South from 1000 Island Lake back to Civilization, and resupply at Reds and/or Mammoth Lakes. Earlier in the morning, we had quite a scare when Caffrey tripped on a rock, landed on his already-sprained ankle, and fell to the ground in agonizing pain. My bear canister is literally packed as full as it can get, and I leave out my first days food to maximize space. The first scenic spot of the day was Purple Lake, followed by a climb through a talus field littered with 20 foot boulders. We passed two beautiful alpine lakes near the base of Mount Lyell before crossing the broad and rocky pass at 11,000 feet. Andrew Matranga South from Silver Pass Location: 37.469307, -118.923454 See the Mono Divide from the south side of Silver Pass. Mail your resupply via the United States Postal Service (best option: Flat Rate Priority Box) to: Make sure to include ETA: (your estimated arrival date) on the package. Many of the resupply points require you to send out your resupply weeks in advance. I did another knee soak in Duck Creek, unable to stop a few tears of frustration. So how far is a direct trip to Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR)? Delicious and huge portions! We have a shower facility available to everyone. They accept both hand-delivered and mailed resupply . On busy weekends and on holidays, parking lots are crowded and visitors may have to walk along the roadway to get to the Adventure Center. Crossing the wooden footbridge at Dana Forks in Tuolumne Meadows, we briefly chatted with a park ranger offering commentary on the meadowlands. On our first camp selection, we set up our tent under some pine trees and disappointedly griped about all the donkey poo around. The services are sparse, so you probably wont waste time or money by staying here too long. See above for cost of travel between the Adventure Center and Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile. Highlights in this section include: Duck Creek, Purple Lake, Virginia Lake, Tully Hole, Squaw Lake, Silver Pass, Lake Thomas Edison, and Vermillion Valley Resort (VVR). Alternatives: You would have to go north to Bishop, CA for a larger town with more amenities. Visit Mammoth Lakes for some shopping and nightlife. We were lucky to still be here on the trail. Whitney hikers. Lyell, Banner and Ritter, Shadow Lake, Devils Postpile, and Reds Meadow. We re-entered civilization after 4 days in the wilderness. Another option for an on-trail resupply is to have somebody hike in your resupply to you. Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Location Main Features and Location Information Those squares breaking the USGS maps up into grids are the Universal Transverse Mercator / Military Grid Reference System, otherwise commonly known as UTM. IMPORTANT: If Tuolumne Meadows facilities are not open, your box will be delivered to the Yosemite Valley Post Office. Yes, I was. Click. Today was supposed to be our first zero-day, i.e., no miles hiked, but since we couldn't get a second night at Red's . ), but generally speaking you dont need to put a ton of thought into your resupply stops. The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a 211-mile trail that undulates across numerous high passes in the Sierra Nevada. Thank goodness for switchbacks, though, cause that was one steep hill! The air was humid and rain was eminent. This post covers the first leg of our JMT hike, from Tuolumne Meadows to our re-supply at Reds Meadow (roughly miles 23-60 of the JMT heading SOBO). You could also hitchhike or take the ESTA to Bishop, a large town to the north with hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, and gear shops. Like, what else do you need?? From 9 am to 4:30 pm, visitors should use the bike park shuttle. A typical JMT itinerary ranges from 14 to 21 days, averaging 10 to 15 miles (16 to 24 km) per day. Breakfast from the Alabama Hills Cafe. Lone Pine, Independence, and Bishop are all located along Highway 395 and hitching between the three of them is not difficult (theres also bus service if youre still not into hitchhiking at this point). Visitors who ride the bus save an average of 437,799 miles of vehicle emissions. Adding on this detour will add another 1 - 1.5 days to your trip. However, where you resupply will depend largely on the number of miles you expect on hiking each day. He agrees to accompany me through this first (and longest) stretch of Sierra wilderness and somehow this makes me feel a little better about my potentially reckless decision. Kearsarge Pass to Reds Meadow (with a stop at Vermilion Valley Resort) (mile 907) . Since the postal service does not allow you to ship fuel canisters, MTR sells them. If this is your first long hike, I truly believe that planning for a SOBO resupply is more difficult than a NOBO resupply because you have to make a lot of guesses about how your body will react and adapt (or not) to thru-hiking (in terms of resilience, hiker hunger, or lack of hunger), especially in the last 100 miles. ), eat pancakes and burritos, and make new friends (the musician Karina, the NOBO four-some: Mary-Jo, Vince, Al and Leese, and Mr. Japanese Sensai). They do have showers for guests, though. While expensive, you are getting quick the bang for your buck. Some people will stop at every resupply location, some will want to limit their time in town as much as possible. Especially at a place like Vermilion Valley Resort. The extra miles to Onion Valley is worth it, in this case. For more specific meal options, check out my JMT food shopping list or these simple backpacking food ideas. Another fine example is in South Koreas Jeju Island. . There are two resupply options in Independence: the Independence Post Office or the Mt. And if you dont have friends who are eager to hike in your food for you, there are a few different agencies throughout the Eastern Sierra that will deliver your resupply for a fee. Journaling and chillin after our first day on the trail. You could also hike 3.5 miles into the town by taking the Mammoth Pass Cutoff Trail south of Reds Meadow. Andrew Matranga Sign @ VVR Location: 37.375923, -119.013062 Andrew Matranga Vermillion Valley Ranch Location: 37.375767, -119.013222 Enjoy late nights around the fire trading stories with fellow hikers. More on resupply food planning in an upcoming post. Alternatives: The motel is located in the town of Independence, where there are other motels, some restaurants, and a gas station to resupply. Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. ), Trash dumping, Shuttles to get to the resort ($), FREE first drink for thru-hikers. We walked through subalpine forests of white pine, hemlock, and lodgepole and across broad scrub-grass fields littered with tree corpses. Resupply: You are probably starting or finishing your hike here. As a family owned business since 1934, Reds Meadow Resort & Pack Station and Agnew Meadows Pack Station, the Tanner family realizes that you our guest, has made the place what it is today as a family we continue to put an emphasis on dedication to customer service and quality products. Shuttle 3. The general store does not carry enough backpacking food to resupply from, and they have minimal toiletries. On my hike, we did a full SOBO from Yosemite Valley to Whitney Portal, taking 25 days. Highlights in this section include: Lyell Canyon, Donahue Pass, Maries Lakes, Thousand Islands and Garnet Lakes, Mts. I hated to admit it, but the lighter pack made a huge difference. After setting up our tents, we picked up our re-supply buckets and joined fellow hikers for some beers and (veggie) burgers. There is a hiker box, so check there before paying for soap. Today was a zero day hiker-speak for a rest day or "zero-mileage" day. There are signs pointing the way to camping by the bathrooms at Reds. After a hasty lunch eaten through bug nets, we headed upwards towards Silver Pass. If you answered YES to these questions, then the answer is a resounding YES! Leaving Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR), we were red-faced and sweaty as we hiked along the 4 mile Bear Ridge trail. This: 1) allowed us to take our time getting to MTR, 2) gave us time to explore the hot springs across the river, and 3) gave us a little more room in our bear bin, as we didnt have to place either nights dinner in it. We spent the day relaxing, hydrating, eating, bathing, sleeping, and re-charging for stage 2, which would take us deeper into the Sierras to Vermilion Valley Resort (VVR). Not bad, if you ask me. We set up our camp near a copse of pine trees in the early afternoon. The reduction . We are explorers, wanderers, travelers, nomads. Once you enter Mammoth Lakes it is another 45 minutes to Reds Meadow Resort on a winding road. You can buy IsoPro fuel at the store, and if you are not a picky eater, would easily be able to find enough backpacking food to get you to Tuolumne Meadows or Reds Meadow. The Alabama Hills Cafe serves amazing food with huge portions, and the town has multiple gear/ sporting goods shops if you need to grab any last minute supplies before your hike. Go check out the ghost town called Bodie. Site by. Im a little worried about this stretch since I have never been hiking in alpine wilderness and everything Ive read says to expect a dramatic fall in mileage once in the Sierra. Due to our personal schedule, we had to exit the JMT on the original day that we had planned and not a day later. Woke to scattered clouds. For a complete list of the Sierra pack trains, visit here. Backpackers must use the shuttle system. Youll probably hear a lot that your mileage will drop significantly once you hit the Sierra. Located on the other side of Mammoth Mountain, there are seven campgrounds in the area: Agnew Meadows, Minaret Falls, Reds Meadow, Pumice Flat . We settled up with the cashier, paying our $215 tally. Although it forced us to have a little later start that morning, I personally thought it was worth it not to have to worry about it the night before. Reds Meadow to Vermilion Valley Trail Guide Index Edison Lake Ferry shutting down during drought. Paying guests have access to more amenities, but it is difficult to book a cabin here. See below for exceptions to the shuttle bus. A SINCERE THANK YOU to those amazing volunteers! You can send a resupply package to the post office location here, which is right in-between the store and grill. But there are still ample opportunities to re-stock on essential snacks and supplies. The steep and narrow Reds Meadow Road would become a major traffic safety hazard during peak times of visitation without the shuttle. Everything in the store is expensive (i.e. More information available here. Total descent to Duck Creek was a mere 511 feet. We arrived at Shadow Creek as the sun was getting low in the sky. Have a cartop boat or inflated float tube for use on valley lakes (there are no boat launches in the valley) I kid you not, one of the first questions my mom asked me when I told her I was planning on hiking the John Muir Trail was, But.. how are you going to eat? After I entertained myself with some cheesy joke along the lines of, um, with my mouth, I informed her that the JMT has a few resupply points along the trail, in which you can send yourself food and necessities. The camping is off the property. Positives: Lone Pine is a relatively walk-able resupply town and is very hiker friendly. Facilities usually open mid-June to the end of September. Lyell, Banner and Ritter, Shadow Lake, Devils Postpile, and Reds Meadow. Located just a short bus ride from Reds Meadow ($7 roundtrip), it offers hikers access to a grocery store, post office, and plenty of hotels to rejuvenate and relax at. The going was easy and Caffreys swollen ankle was holding up well after the mineral spring, so when we reached the Evelyn Lakes trail junction, we pressed onward another 2.5 miles before setting up our first camp at around 9,000 feet. Everyones resupply strategy will be different on the John Muir Trail, and it really depends on time of year hiking, hiking pace, direction, and amount of amenities wanted. Most of the services can be found at Housekeeping Camp, Curry Village, and Yosemite Village. Ha ha! VVR's ferry service runs from the east end to the west end of Lake Edison and costs $19 for round trip service. Like most hikers, we packed too much food in our resupply. Challenges: Services are spread throughout multiple vendors in the Valley. Yes!! Packages will be held for 14 days after the ETA date. 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