Yes........
To have to backtrack is not what I wanted to do. The trail out of the Kern River, up Golden Trout Creek is a huge pain. Unmaintained, overgrown with sharp bushes, lots of rocks and debris....and in the afternoon, very hot.
I am up at the Portal for a week during Memorial Week and will probably do some significant day hiking.
I am going to head up to Center Basin the middle of June.
Paul
