Phil’s Evolution 100K
Distance 55 miles
Elevation Gain: 9800 Feet Up and 9400 Feet Down
Location: Piute Pass Trail Head – North Lake.
Time of Year: Mid June to Mid October (Snow is likely going over the passes until late
July.
Directions from Bishop: Take Line Street west and follow signs to North Lake,
approximately 18 miles.
Description: Follow the trail to Piute pass, approximately 5 miles and 2000 feet up.
From Piute pass it is 9 miles and 3200 feet down to the San Joaquin River, where you
junction with the John Muir and PCT trails. From here you’ll experience some of the
most visually stunning scenery in the Sierra as you climb up to Muir Pass. The Pass is
approximately 16 miles and 4000 feet up. Now it’s down through beautiful Le Conte
Canyon to Little Pete Meadow, 6 miles and 3200 feet away. At Little Pete Meadow
you’ll leave the John Muir/PCT trail and turn north, 6 miles and 3200 feet later you’ll
reach Bishop Pass. The final 5 miles brings you to South Lake, 2300 feet below Bishop
Pass.