JMT 2007 - Day 05

Distance: 11.9 miles
Elevation gain: 9600′- 11056′ - 9680′

Day 5 started with a hard 2.9 miles to and over Donahue Pass, the first 11,000+ ft. pass of the trip. We started bright and early and made good time, and enjoyed breakfast at the pass before heading down the other side.

After the pass we dropped down over 1,000 feet before arriving at Island Pass. From there, we descended to the very scenic 1,000 Island Lake, a large lake with many islands in its waters. On the south end of the lake is the impressive Mt. Banner.

After resting at 1,000 Island Lake, we continued on to Garnet Lake, where we set up camp for the night.

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items are from 17 Aug 2007.