Rae Lakes Loop, 5 Days in the Sierras August 9-13, 2020

Great backpacking trip on the Rae Lakes Loop Trail. Approximately 42 miles with a climb over Glen Pass(11,978'). We felt very fortunate to get this trip in since much of the National Parks and Forests were closed shortly after due to the fires and heavy smoke in California. It is the perfect length and there are no shortage of awesome lakes to swim in and cool off. We completed this trail going counter-clockwise.
Music used:
"A World to Explore" - Joshua Radin
"Agape" - Bear's Den
"Holocene" - Bon Iver
"Interlude" - Hollow Coves
"Miles" - Tyson Motsenbocker
"Welcome to the World" - Jack Carty
I do not own the rights to the music used in this video. All rights belong to the artist and/or label. Music used in this video is strictly for personal use only and not for sale. The tracks selected are solely to enhance the images filmed in this video and to hopefully introduce new interest in all the artists listed.

[@brianwhite1189]

Thoroughly enjoyed that as it brought back memories of my Onion Valley to South Lake trip in '71. You guys definitely earned your pizza and beer! Photography and music was awesome! Thanks!

[@wellseasonedhiker]

Nice video. Looks like you guys had a blast!

[@jonhall398]

Really enjoyed this I have watched Several videos on Rae Lakes and watched you walk the JTM. I this is on my List for 2024 thank you

[@guyvennerojr.9805]

Looking forward to seeing your trip posted next year. Good luck and Happy Trails..!!

[@jeffdavis9119]

Had the privilege of working that loop on maintenance crew summer of 89 as a member of the California conservation corp with the national park .was one of the crew leaders on the crewc

[@ci2310]

Awesome. We’ll be there in 3 weeks.

[@mariaallehnas]

loved the video! a couple friends and i are hoping to do this loop end of summer. if you don’t mind me asking, what itinerary did you submit when applying for your permit and would you suggest going counter clockwise or clockwise? thanks!

[@guyvennerojr.9805]

Sorry just saw this....the choice is yours...Clockwise you have 3 days of uphill...Counter-clockwise only 2 but it is steeper...most of it depends on getting any permit for this loop as it is very popular. Good luck!

[@jefferydavis8993]

Spent summer of 89 working that trail best summer ever

[@guyvennerojr.9805]

Appreciate your hard work. Pretty amazing commute though!!!