It took us a while to get moving as the morning air was freezing. Mt Langley is the southernmost of all the California fourteener's, and has a great vantage point from the summit for viewing the southern Sierras. For this 20 mile round trip hike, I made my way back up to Lone Pine and the Eastern Sierra. The southern trail that goes to the left will take you to the New Army Pass and South Fork Lakes. : Old Cottonwood Creek Trail This 8 to 9-mile day hike follows a secluded trail through mountain meadows to the South Fork Lakes and Cirque Lake. We choose to go right (north) and traveled the way of Cottonwood Lakes and reached the summit plateau via Old Army Pass. There is also a section for RVs on the other end of the lot for those with horses using the equestrian center. Even though a trip to the summit and back can be accomplished in one hard day (by those in excellent shape), packing in and establishing a camp in the Cottonwood Lakes area is a much better way to enjoy your experience on the mountain. Mount Langley is the 9th tallest mountain in California and one of three California 14ers that can be accessed via a Class-1 hiking trail which makes it one of the easiest California 14ers to the summit. We finally reached cottonwood pass and descended all the way to horseshoe meadow. You then need to conquer about a thousand foot saddle linking you back up to new army trail (about where we were after summiting new army pass). The eastern approach via Cottonwood Lakes is the most popular route. Next morning we climbed Peak 12,525, Cirque Peak, and Mt. We made it to over 13200 feet before a big storm chased us off of the mountain. Mt. Mount Langley Loop via Cottonwood Pass [FERMÉ] est un sentier en boucle de 30.9 miles peu fréquenté situé près de Lone Pine, Californie. Overall, a very good experience. Deep Off Woods kept the mosquitoes at bay. Did the a two weeks ago. We all lost some weight lol. It was multiple hikes all rolled into one. Cottonwood Pass Trail Starting from the end of Horseshoe Meadows Road,the trail over Cottonwood Pass goes to the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness . Much of the ground is very soft with gravel that gives way beneath your feet. We passed a lot of groups that gave up. Langley, FA, Sep 5-6, 1999; Mt. If you choose to wear low top shoes without gaiters (like I did), prepare to have a lot of grit to remove once you reach the summit. Easy day if you’re a decent hiker (you gain under 1k this first day). Even though a trip to the summit and back can be accomplished in one hard day (by those in excellent shape), packing in and establishing a camp in the Cottonwood Lakes area is a much better way to enjoy your experience on the mountain. We reached the summit of Mt. We continued west, descending then going around a large bend coming to soldier lakes. Still packed snow. with Nich. Day 1 -- Horseshoe Meadow to Soldier Lake via Cottonwood Pass 10.49 miles 1899’ elevation gain 7:35 hiking time Starting Pack weight ~47lbs (2L water) The night before starting the backpack we headed up to the Horseshoe Meadows trailhead, at 9940’ it's a nice spot to get acclimated to the high elevation campsites we'd stay at on this trip. The existing page you sent a link for is Mt. Morning of Wednesday we left our tents and heavy gear and brought just some snacks and plenty of water for our summit of Langley. Driving up from Lone Pine, we started the weekend with a night camping at the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead. Don’t forget bug spray if it’s June-August. It’s rare to get sustained conditions like these above 14,000 feet. The hiker, traveler, and gearhead behind Trail to Peak. Alternate Routes. Finally we summited Langley and it’s worth it. The weather was incredible. This was challenging at the time due to the fact that we had some first time backpackers in our group, although they eventually conquered their first pass. Make sure to subscribe to receive notifications of new posts by email. Langley. Long hike, never thought it would end! Hi, I’m Drew. Langley Hike via Old Army Pass. Langley provides a great view of the south Sierra in all directions from the summit, including the Mount Whitney group, the Great Western Divide, Olancha Peak, and Owen's Valley. As of September 2020, trails in this area are closed due to wildfire. Like Add to a list They like: Ow, nobody faved, yet. Mt. It starts off fairly level then descends a bit to the golden trout camp area. See park page for more information. Cottonwood Lake No.1 is the smallest and least impressive of the bunch, it’s also the furthest from the trail. Mount Langley — Cottonwood Lakes Loop. Langley via Cottonwood Pass. Luckily, there are boulders of various sizes all the way up to rock-hop without having to worry about your footing. 3. This is a moderate one way trail to Mount Langley in John Muir Wilderness. Hey yall, gonna be doing a multi night trip in the Sierra's. Mount Langley Loop via Cottonwood Pass [FERMÉ] est un sentier en boucle de 30.9 miles peu fréquenté situé près de Lone Pine, Californie. I think this day (Wednesday) was something like 7k elevation change. Mt. I can imagine the camping here is spectacular. This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Langley in Sequoia National Park. Mt Langley is named after Samuel Pierpont Langley, but it was most likely first climbed by the Indians. Day two is to climb and summit Langley then come back down New Army pass and camp at either Long Lake or one of the cottonwood lakes. This trail goes by Horseshoe Meadow Campground, Cottonwood Lake #1, Cottonwood Lake #2, Long Lake, High Lake, New Army Pass, and Old Army Pass. 26 Miles Backpacking and Summiting Mount Langley Via Cottonwood Lakes Trail and New Army Pass; North Arete of Mt. Driving up from Lone Pine, we started the weekend with a night camping at the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead. Are you an … You get a nice high start, and the trail is excellent. Langley via Old Army Pass, a route that I absolutely do not recommend trying unless you're 100% certain the trail is completely free of snow and ice. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, and nature trips and is best used from June until October. Langley via Cottonwood Pass. : ( Maybe next year. We met a group who had been camping right alongside Lake no.2, and we saw at least 5 or 6 tents around lake no.3, many of which had dogs. To the right (north) leads to the Old Army Pass and the Cottonwood Lakes basin. Going to start with Cottonwood Pass to Chicken lake to do some fishing for the day, and finish at Soldier Lake for the overnight. Mount Langley Loop via Cottonwood Pass [CLOSED] is a 30.9 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Lone Pine, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de juillet à octobre. © 2020 AllTrails, Inc. Tous droits réservés. Langley after more than 10 miles and just over 5 hours of hiking. Have fun! As you travel along the access road, be on the lookout in a few miles (3.1) for Horseshoe Meadows Road on the left. You may have already done this mountain and know that the two different routes are quite different. July 3, 2020. High Camp on Mt Langley is most often set up in the Cottonwood Lakes area for those who choose to make a two day or more outing for climbing Mount Langley. I heard Old Army has more snow and rockfall from the recent earthquake. Read more about me…. This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Langley in Sequoia National Park. On Monday, July 20th we headed in using the cottonwood lakes trail. July 4th, Siberian Pass to the PCT southbound back to the trailhead. Mount Langley is one of the easiest California Fourteeners to climb if the Army Pass route is chosen. At the southern end of the John Muir Wilderness lies the southernmost 14er in California, Mt. Mount Whitney via Cottonwood Lakes is a 57.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lone Pine, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. There were close to 10 people perched atop the summit with similar ideas. I recommend bringing a lot of snacks. This trail goes by Cottonwood Lake #1, Cottonwood Lake #2, Long Lake, New Army Pass, and Old Army Pass. It begins at the Horseshoe Meadow parking lot at an elevation of 10,000 feet. No.2 and No.3 are a lot more impressive and the trail takes you right up to the water. This spots altitude is about as low as the trailhead so it was a nice break after the pass. 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Be prepared to go down and up a huge valley after you climb the switchbacks. We got lucky and got the best spot at the point that juts out into the lake. Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this wilderness area named for California's state fish, the Golden Trout. High Camp on Mt Langley is most often set up in the Cottonwood Lakes area for those who choose to make a two day or more outing for climbing Mount Langley. by Andy Lewicky | SierraDescents.com The paved Horseshoe Meadows road winds its way up the sheer east side of the Sierra from Lone Pine and Owens Valley to the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead, nearly 10,000 feet in elevation. Once over New Army, winds were pretty intense. Don’t let your nerves get to you. In fact the trail for the Old Army Pass splits from my route after roughly 2.5 mile from the trailhead, and it joins it back again 3 miles from the summit. This was an awesome hike and an awesome workout. It was 9.2 miles round trip. This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Langley in Sequoia National Park. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until November. Langley via NAP . There are around 20 campsites, of which only 5 or 6 stood occupied. Located in California's beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Inyo National Forest offers challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and unparalleled views. Learn how your comment data is processed. Timberline Trails gives and excellent break down of taking this trail up “Old Army Much of the trail is loose gravel with larger rocks in places, but the trail is nonetheless very easy to follow. We bushwhacked and struggled to find a trail for a half mile up to the second soldier lake where the bushes opened up. July 4, 2020. A tiny bit of snow on top of New Army Pass. Backpacking recording day 2. Cottonwood Lakes Campground to Mount Langley is a 19.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Lone Pine, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. We arrived at the grounds around 6pm, set up our tent, and prepared our packs for Mt. Dave G and I hiked to Cottonwood Pass, then turned north on the ridge to Trailmaster. Felt OK until the grade kicked up meaningfully at ~13,000'. I drove up on Friday night, and slept in my car in order to start at 4:45 AM. The trailhead sits above 10,000ft and allows for a few hours of acclimatizing. The amazing thing about hiking to Mt. The clear skies and warm air allowed us to take off our packs and take in the views. There is no right or wrong way, just the way you choose. 26 Miles Backpacking and Summiting Mount Langley Via Cottonwood Lakes Trail and New Army Pass; North Arete of Mt. Mt Langley. New Army Pass is 7 miles (11 km) from the trailhead at Horseshoe Meadow and is an easier but longer approach to Langley than Old Army Pass via Cottonwood Lakes Trail. The final half mile to the summit is by far the toughest, and not just due to the elevation. Took New Army Pass because Old Army was full of snow. It makes for a very pleasant morning walk, winding past the 5 Cottonwood Lakes, sun burnt yellow grass, and silver granite all around. Going to start with Cottonwood Pass to Chicken lake to do some fishing for the day, and finish at Soldier Lake for the overnight. August 2018 - most of California was on fire so we just drove to the Inyo National Forest Eastern Sierra Visitor Center and asked what we could hike to avoid fires and smoke. Lakes no. Drew Robinson | April 3, 2016October 8, 2014 | Hiking Trails. We got started at 4am and finished at 7:30pm. The Cottonwood Lakes Trail gives you easy access to Mt Langley. The trailhead is at Horseshow Meadows (10,034 ft). This trail goes by Cottonwood Lake #1, Cottonwood Lake #2, Long Lake, New Army Pass, and Old Army Pass. The cairns help but some are far apart. Mount Langley via Horseshoe Meadows is an excellent choice. Langley via Old Army Pass - 8/5/13 **This trip report is for Mt. After climbing up from Old Army pass and into Sequoia Forest Area, the landscape begins to take on a moonlike quality, leaving behind the beautiful landscape of colors below. This night we stayed at lake 5 I believe (it’s the second northern most lake situated in a large granite bowl). Andy Lewicky | SierraDescents.com. Tuesday morning we hiked south and climbed new army pass. Mt. 4 and 5 appear shortly after climbing out from alongside lake no. Seasonal Popularity. Langley in a day via Old Army; Mount Langley 2014; Mt Langley via New Army; Langley Via ESE Ridge 6/08; Tuttle Creek Route: Hyde and Jekyll on Mt. Explore Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits in Inyo National Forest, California with Recreation.gov. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Langley. Length 19.5 miElevation gain 5124 ftRoute type Out & back : Old Cottonwood Creek Trail This 8 to 9-mile day hike follows a secluded trail through mountain meadows to the South Fork Lakes and Cirque Lake. Lief 4 years, 1 month ago Horseshoe Meadow Campground to Mount Langley, Inyo County, CA, USA . We day hiked to Mount Langley on 8/29 from Cottonwood Lakes via old army pass. This is a moderate one way trail to Mount Langley in John Muir Wilderness. The trail at this point is very challenging to find (because there is no real trail). Mount Langley 14,042' 18.5mi Sep 22, 2019 William Nicolas. Length 30.9 miElevation gain 7011 ftRoute type Loop Next time we make it out this way, we’ll do an overnighter with Isla alongside one of the Cottonwood Lakes. 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