Several more camping areas can be found 1.2 miles down trail at the White
River Pass junction. e route gradually ascends over the next several miles,
forging several creeks as the towering peaks of Red Bue emerge on the le.
e first glimpse of the southernmost portion of the Chinese Wall can be
seen just before you ford Pine Creek.
e camping area at Burnt Creek is especially luxurious, thanks in part to a
magnificent waterfall tucked out of sight of the main trail. e perfection of
the tumbling falls is shaered only by the shockingly frigid water, but this
area is undeniably the quintessential bathing and wading opportunity along
this stretch of the trail.
We spent two evenings watching a swallow dart up the creek just above
the water's surface as she gathered food for the persistently chirping
fledglings she had hidden away in a mud nest on the rock wall beside the
falls. Her methodical flight paern and repetitious calls became so
predictable, she started to become a unit of time measurement during
our stay in her neighborhood.
For those who aren't continuing past Cliff Mountain, Burnt Creek is also
the perfect place to stash your heavy packs before making the steep ascent
to the Chinese Wall. In the interest of preserving the delicate meadows,
camping at the base of the Wall is prohibited.
Indian Point Meadows to Burnt Creek (7.2 miles)
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MT
64
DAY TRIP
The stunning expanse of limestone extends to the north for miles.
The dusty trail meanders along the base of the cliffs.
