Carrie
08-12-2007, 08:33 PM
So I would’ve posted this as a fishing report with fish but it didn’t quite turn out the way I thought it would. I originally started off on Sat , August 11th, planning to explore Onion Valley and hike a trail to a lake to fish.
Here are some pics on the way to Onion Valley from the fire:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071316.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071317.jpg
When I got there I decided to hike up Kearsarge Pass and took the Golden Trout Lakes trail. I don’t think I have hiked a trail this difficult before. There were falling rocks and it was really hard to figure out where the trail was. I took several rest breaks, drank water, etc. I was determined because I really wanted to catch a golden trout! Later, I came across some older men on the way up whom I educated about Manzanar and shared stories of the Sierras with. They informed me I was only halfway up the trail, and I was exhausted! They told me there were some gorgeous lakes up there with goldens in them. That gave me more motivation.
Now I already have weak ankles (runs in the family) so this is where stuff went wrong. About 10 mins after the guys left and I started hiking again all of a sudden my ankle gave out and snapped. Unfortunately, I fell over and just sat in the middle of the trail for 20 mins by myself. What a mess! All I could think was…..is my right ankle broken? Are there bears around? Are there any more people around here? Of course there was no phone reception up here.
I attempted to get up and see what would happen. I could still walk on it but it was sore and hurt. I felt a lump in the middle of my ankle. After that I was down like a shot to the bottom of the trail. Fishing was out!!
Here is a view of the waterfall on the way down the trail:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071656.jpg
I fell 3 times on the way back down and of course it was hard. Luckily there were people around, but I will never hike alone again after this. Me thinking I am superwoman and would be fine was clearly too much over confidence from the beginning.
Unfortunately, I never did get to the top or catch a golden, but I am still determined to find a place to fish for them and catch one.
To make a long story short my ankle throbbed last night, and I went to the Lone Pine hospital today to get it x-rayed. Luckily, nothing was broken but my ankle is sprained. Have to wear a splint for awhile now. It is going to be some fun times walking around Manzanar like a gimp now…lol. Luckily, I am now done with the boys and my work is transferring over to working the front desk, doing historical paper work, etc.
My leg:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0812071936.jpg
Sooo……anyone else ever hiked these trails and been successful catching anything at Onion Valley?
Here are some pics on the way to Onion Valley from the fire:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071316.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071317.jpg
When I got there I decided to hike up Kearsarge Pass and took the Golden Trout Lakes trail. I don’t think I have hiked a trail this difficult before. There were falling rocks and it was really hard to figure out where the trail was. I took several rest breaks, drank water, etc. I was determined because I really wanted to catch a golden trout! Later, I came across some older men on the way up whom I educated about Manzanar and shared stories of the Sierras with. They informed me I was only halfway up the trail, and I was exhausted! They told me there were some gorgeous lakes up there with goldens in them. That gave me more motivation.
Now I already have weak ankles (runs in the family) so this is where stuff went wrong. About 10 mins after the guys left and I started hiking again all of a sudden my ankle gave out and snapped. Unfortunately, I fell over and just sat in the middle of the trail for 20 mins by myself. What a mess! All I could think was…..is my right ankle broken? Are there bears around? Are there any more people around here? Of course there was no phone reception up here.
I attempted to get up and see what would happen. I could still walk on it but it was sore and hurt. I felt a lump in the middle of my ankle. After that I was down like a shot to the bottom of the trail. Fishing was out!!
Here is a view of the waterfall on the way down the trail:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0811071656.jpg
I fell 3 times on the way back down and of course it was hard. Luckily there were people around, but I will never hike alone again after this. Me thinking I am superwoman and would be fine was clearly too much over confidence from the beginning.
Unfortunately, I never did get to the top or catch a golden, but I am still determined to find a place to fish for them and catch one.
To make a long story short my ankle throbbed last night, and I went to the Lone Pine hospital today to get it x-rayed. Luckily, nothing was broken but my ankle is sprained. Have to wear a splint for awhile now. It is going to be some fun times walking around Manzanar like a gimp now…lol. Luckily, I am now done with the boys and my work is transferring over to working the front desk, doing historical paper work, etc.
My leg:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z121/cjhearn_photos/0812071936.jpg
Sooo……anyone else ever hiked these trails and been successful catching anything at Onion Valley?