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DAYS 4–6 (Guest Lake to Maxson Trailhead, 20 miles): Retrace your steps.

9 Red Mountain Basin

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Trip Data: 11S 337471 4110684 (at Devils Punchbowl); 6/2 days; 34 miles

Topos: Courtright Reservoir, Ward Mountain, Blackcap Mt., Mt. Henry

Highlights: This trip takes an old sheepherder’s route, known as the Baird Trail, from the subalpine meadows at Post Corral Creek to the stunning alpine scenery surrounding Devils Punchbowl, a lake in remote Red Mountain Basin and a good spot from which to explore the basin. The trek then descends via Meadow Brook, one of the Sierra’s most picturesque subalpine meadows, to take in spectacular views of the North Fork Kings River.

DAY 1 (Maxson Trailhead to Post Corral Meadows, 7.5 miles): (Recap: ssss1.) Leaving the trailhead from the west side, head north along the marked trail for 300 yards until it joins the Dusy Jeep Trail. After about 1 mile, an obvious log signed NO MOTOR VEHICLES bars vehicles; cross the log and turn right (northeast). Go generally north next to a small creek for a half mile before fording it at the entrance to Maxson Meadows. Follow a raised wood and sand trail designed to help protect the area.