Don’t miss the day hike to Castle Peak. There is no trail so you’ll have to use your topo map, but it’s not far from the upper chain lake and it’s easy to find. Great views of Kings Canyon and many other peaks.
THE DESTINATION
- Upper Chain Lake
- John Muir Wilderness
- Sierra National Forest
- California
THE DRIVE
- Rancheria trail head
- Drive out to Wishon reservoir from Shaver Lake and cross the reservoir dam. The trail head is not far past the dam. It is about a 2 hour drive from Fresno, CA.
THE HIKE- Trail conditions are good and the path is clearly marked. However, you may find that the trail tends to be wide and dusty from the horse traffic.
- Based on an average hiker’s pace, the hike will take you about 5 hours in and 4 hours out.
- I estimate the trail to be about 6.5 miles long.
- Day hikes include Castle Peak.
- The hike to the lake will take you past finger rock (right)
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