Benson Lake to Pleasant Valley to Pate Valley
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:52 pm
Planning a late summer backpacking/canyoneering trip from benson lake to pleasant valley to pate valley following Piute Creek. Does anyone have pictures or information about the terrain. I have looked at google earth and topo maps and am impressed by the terrain, but on the ground knowledge is always much better than aerials.
Love any feedback people may have on:
a) Benson to Pleasant Valley
b) Pleasant Valley to Pate Valley
Definately know there is some uber steep areas in b). The trail deviates considerable from the creek for some reason.
Also what's the fastest way to get to Benson Lake? From east side or white wolf or hetch hetchy?
Thanks
Love any feedback people may have on:
a) Benson to Pleasant Valley
b) Pleasant Valley to Pate Valley
Definately know there is some uber steep areas in b). The trail deviates considerable from the creek for some reason.
Also what's the fastest way to get to Benson Lake? From east side or white wolf or hetch hetchy?
Thanks