Day 5, 8:03 AM - Before the big drop into Lower Palisade Basin
Return to day page View previous item South rim of Palisade Basin at sunrise Looking down into Palisade Basin Looking South into Palisade Basin... Before the big drop into Lower Palisade Basin Outflow from P. Basin - Source of Palisade Creek Entering Lower Palisade Basin - Overlook Descending the Golden Staircase The hazards of growing over granite White water break by the Kings River Subject on Day 5 (he's a rocker!) Outlet of Devils Washbasin, Kings River Inflow to Devils Washbasin Slot canyon in Devils Crags Fire haze hangs over a hot, dry canyon Sun setting behind Devils Crags View next item

By 8:00 AM I've reached the end of Upper Palisade Basin. This is the point where this valley ends, abruptly dropping over 1000 feet to Lower Palisade Basin. This lovely little scene belies cruelty the trail to come: The Golden Staircase.