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At 11,200 feet, this is the highest of the lakes in Pioneer Basin. It is a large lake that extends behind the very low ridge on the right side.
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The McGee Creek Cascades are worth the trip along the McGee Pass Trail.
Largest of Pioneer Basin Lakes. Taken from the climb to 6th and 7th lakes. The Third Recess is in the left center with Mt. Mills behind it. The Fourth Recess is on the extreme left.
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Lee Watts
Aug 25, 2019 near Mammoth Lakes, CA
“At 11,200 feet, this is the highest of the lakes in Pioneer Basin. It is a large lake that extends behind the very low ridge on the right side.”  

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At 11,200 feet, this is the highest of the lakes in Pioneer Basin. It is a large lake that extends behind the very low ridge on the right side.
Largest of Pioneer Basin Lakes. Taken from the climb to 6th and 7th lakes. The Third Recess is in the left center with Mt. Mills behind it. The Fourth Recess is on the extreme left.
Second Lake in Pioneer Basin. There are excellent, but smaller, campsites here.
One of the many alpine meadows along McGee Pass Trail.
The McGee Pass Trail offers gorgeous views of Mount Crocker and Red and White Mountain.
Lowest Pioneer Basin Lake and its surrounding meadow. The largest of the campsites here is often used by people whose gear is brought in by pack mules.
Hilton Lake 4 is directly below the edge of the ridge leading to Mt. Huntington.
The McGee Creek Cascades are worth the trip along the McGee Pass Trail.
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Pioneer Basin #29E47

3.6 mi 5.8 km
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Mammoth Lakes, CA
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