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Some of the best pools are just west of where the trail reaches the North Fork Kings River. Swimming is better when the water is lower and warmer.
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Maxson Dome towers above the meadow below Chamberlains Camp.
Woodchuck Lake.
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Lee Watts
May 18, 2017 near Auberry, CA
“Some of the best pools are just west of where the trail reaches the North Fork Kings River. Swimming is better when the water is lower and warmer.”  

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Some of the best pools are just west of where the trail reaches the North Fork Kings River. Swimming is better when the water is lower and warmer.
Woodchuck Lake.
Lower McGuire Lake with the summit of Blackcap Mountain on the left side.
The view above Horseshoe Lake. There is an off-trail route that travels through the gap at center and continues around the ridge to Wah Hoo, Holster, and Bullet Lakes.
In this view, Blackcap Mountain shows Class 2 passes from Blackcap Basin at low points on the right and left sides of the mountain.
Morning Reflections off Fleming Lake
Long Meadow is quite beautiful.
Maxson Dome towers above the meadow below Chamberlains Camp.
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Blackcap Trail 29E03

19.6 mi 31.6 km
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Auberry, CA
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