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Seven Gables Basin - High Sierra

Vee Lake, Seven Gables, and Bear Lakes Basin is located deep in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Although the majority of the basin is considered off trail, the frequent use of this area by backpackers has create several use trails making navigation relatively easy. The Basins and surrounding areas offer exceptional scenery to those willing to make the lengthy trip.

Bear Lakes Basin can be approached from both the east or west side of the High Sierra. From the west the area is most readily reached from tbe Bear Diversion Dam trailhead along Bear Creek. From the east the basin is most readily reached from the Pine Creek trailhead followed by a hike over Italy Pass and any of the number of subsequent passes that lead into Bear Lakes Basin. Both approaches are strenuous and require several miles of hiking and several thousand feet in elevation gain.

Enjoying the View

Backpacker taking a rest to enjoy the view in a high sierra meadow

Backpacking Seven Gables Basin

Reflect

Late afternoon reflection of the moon, sky, and mountain pinnacle in the high sierra.

Seven Gables Basin - Vee Lake

Pinnacle

Meadow, lake, mountains, and sky combine for a dramatic view.

Seven Gables Basin - Sierra National Forest

Outlet

Mountain stream winding through the meadows of the High Sierra.

Seven Gables Basin - Sierra National Forest

Triangle

light of the sunrise reflecting off a sharp pinnacle in the High Sierra

Sunrise in Seven Gables Basin

Alpenglow

Sunset reflecting off the High Sierra in the John Muir Wilderness

Bear Lakes Basin - Vee Lake

Feather Peak

Feather Peak glowing in the setting sun

Bear Lakes Basin - Vee Lake

Trails

Star trails over the moonlit High Sierra

Moonlight over Vee Lake

Twilight

stunning twilight colors in the High Sierra

Bear Lakes Basin - Vee Lake

Vee Lake

Sunrise over a lakeside meadow in the John Muir Wilderness

John Muir Wilderness

Diamond

Sunrise from Vee Lake

Sierra National Forest - Vee Lake

Triangles

Triangle patterns at sunrise over Vee Lake in the High Sierra

Bear Lakes Basin - Vee Lake

Seven Gables

Stream flowing through a meadow of shooting stars, with the high sierra mountains as a backdrop.

John Muir Wilderness

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