ProCaliberTraveler
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This is Gable Lakes, one of a string of lakes at the base of the Four Gables peaks in the Eastern Sierra, just west of Bishop. This is above 10,000 feet of elevation.
The trail is 8 miles round trip with 3,200 feet of elevation gain. It follows Gable Creek and, at times, an abandoned mining tramway that used to carry ore down the mountain from a mine on the west side of Mt. Tom.
This was one of the hardest hikes I’ve done. Not only was the trail steep, but it was unmaintained. Large portions are covered with overgrown plants, fallen trees and talus. There are also relentless mosquitoes that bite you THROUGH your clothes. In spite of all the challenges, the payoff to this hike was this incredible view.
However, a few days ago I developed a slight fever and my lymph nodes swelled up. These are common symptoms of West Nile virus. I will try to get a blood test tomorrow to see what’s going on…
The trail is 8 miles round trip with 3,200 feet of elevation gain. It follows Gable Creek and, at times, an abandoned mining tramway that used to carry ore down the mountain from a mine on the west side of Mt. Tom.
This was one of the hardest hikes I’ve done. Not only was the trail steep, but it was unmaintained. Large portions are covered with overgrown plants, fallen trees and talus. There are also relentless mosquitoes that bite you THROUGH your clothes. In spite of all the challenges, the payoff to this hike was this incredible view.
However, a few days ago I developed a slight fever and my lymph nodes swelled up. These are common symptoms of West Nile virus. I will try to get a blood test tomorrow to see what’s going on…
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