/2012/10/16/parsons-loop/Exploring the Rugged & WildMon, 24 Dec 2012 12:40:23 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com//2012/10/16/parsons-loop/#comment-8613Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:40:23 +0000/?p=3754#comment-8613[…] Parsons Loop (September 8, 2012): I remembered looking at Ireland Lake on the map and thinking it would be a neat spot to visit. I had also viewed the Lewis Creek Basin from Vogelsang Peak and wanted to explore the many alpine lakes I saw in the basin. A high pass separates Ireland Lake from Lewis Creek Basin including some cross country travel and scrambling on the west side of the pass making for a logical loop. We could also ascend to the summit of Parsons Peak about 700 vertical feet above the pass for sweeping views of the Yosemite high country. […]

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