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Following 1000 feet of elevation gain, clear vistas begin to appear to the south and southeast. As the route climbs, the Jeffrey pine and aspen of the lower canyon are left behind. The ubiquitous lodgepole pine begins to make her appearance, and will provide shade and company along the remainder of the trek. The route traces the natural curve along the north side of the canyon and follows this contour as it curves east.

After crossing a ridge, the trail turns back toward Bear Creek and heads down the hill, leveling off after reaching the creek. Well-used campsites begin to appear along the banks of the water. As you continue east, Old Kip Camp appears after a wet, muddy area. Just beyond is the junction with the PCT/JMT (8975´; 11S 332792 4137402).

Turn right on the PCT/JMT, now heading south. This section of trail parallels Bear Creek, running at the bottom of the canyon, for the next mile. Several granite slabs rise from the rushing water, providing relaxing lunch spots along the banks. The path jogs west briefly before entering a narrow section of canyon, and then it levels off while heading away from the creek.