Tortilla + Great Value applewood smoked chicken + bacon bits + Frito twists + hot sauce + mayo. Made this on a recent backpacking trip and it had no business being this good.
Roughly 650–700 calories and ~20g protein depending on how heavy you go with the mayo and Fritos.
I’m planning to start august 6 and will use a shuttle service to take me from North Lake to South Lake, leaving my car at North Lake for the finish.
Current plan:
Day 1: South Lake → Dusy Basin (8.8 mi)
Day 2: Dusy Basin → Evolution Lake (12.0 mi)
Day 3: Evolution Lake → Hutchinson Meadow (11.2 mi)
Day 4: Hutchinson Meadow → Upper Golden Trout Lake (12.3 mi)
Day 5: Upper Golden Trout Lake → North Lake (10.2 mi)
A few questions for those who’ve done this loop:
Would you change any of these campsites?
Are there any short side trips or viewpoints that are absolutely worth the time?
Any favorite fishing lakes along this route?
Anything I should know about water crossings, mosquitoes, or current trail conditions this time of year?
I’m an experienced backpacker, comfortable with the mileage, and I’m prioritizing scenery and alpine camps over covering big miles. Any advice is appreciated.