Too dangerous (rim to rim) in August. I suggest doing one of the fearsome 4. Four passes in the Sierra Nevada. Sawmill, Shepherds,. I forgot the other 2. They all go up 6 to 7000 feet. The good news is you can avoid the heat of the day by starting early and you can climb up to shade.
No one is on those trails because of their reputation!
I think they would be less dangerous in August than rim to rim. Too hot and still in the monsoon season. October would be a better choice.
Also go see the Palisades. See the largest glacier in Sierra before its gone.
Too dangerous (rim to rim) in August. I suggest doing one of the fearsome 4. Four passes in the Sierra Nevada. Sawmill, Shepherds,. I forgot the other 2. They all go up 6 to 7000 feet. The good news is you can avoid the heat of the day by starting early and you can climb up to shade.
No one is on those trails because of their reputation!
I think they would be less dangerous in August than rim to rim. Too hot and still in the monsoon season. October would be a better choice.
Also go see the Palisades. See the largest glacier in Sierra before its gone.
One more thing. In both Sierra Nevada and Grand Canyon air quality may be a
consideration. Fire season is just getting statrted!! Good luck. You must be in great shape! Easier when you are young!
Baxter and Taboose. I have gone half way up Sawmill. The others have gravel roads. They all go up from 5000 feet to 12000 ft. Sawmill 4000 to 11000.
If you could some how go from Sawmill to Whitney you would gain over 20k in 3 to 4 days.