Where is Timber Gap? It’s on the north side of the Mineral King Valley.
A “gap” is a low spot on a ridge or between peaks where it is natural to cross over to the other side. I suppose it is synonymous with “pass”, but in Mineral King we call them “gaps”: Tar Gap, Timber Gap, Farewell Gap. (We also have passes, but that is not today’s topic.)
Notice that Trail Guy’s photos no longer have spots in the sky. I passed my camera to him since I have graduated to an iPhone 14 in hopes that it will suffice as a camera. (Charging the battery is the current obstacle to the success of this new photographic approach but that isn’t today’s topic either.)
These are views from the trail.
In case you were wondering, it is about 2 miles to the gap. I don’t know the elevation: either 9400 or 9600’. (Do your own math from the valley floor at 7800’ if you like those types of facts.) Trail Guy counted 17 downed trees across the trail, which he went around, over, and one time, underneath.
Here is the same photo but this time the starting place in the Mineral King valley is circled for you.
Because I am still teaching drawing lessons in June, Trail Guy gets more time up the hill than I do in early summer. I think my numb feet will still allow me to do some hiking, nothing too tough, but more will be revealed as the summer unfolds…
Meanwhile, I continue to take my wussy walks to Crystal Creek or down the road and up the Nature Trail. We’ll visit that topic tomorrow.
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What gorgeous views! The only gap I’ve heard of in Montana is Judith Gap. I’ve never been there though. Having numb feet doesn’t sound like fun. I’m sorry you have to deal with that.
Michelle, doesn’t it seem like everyone you know has to deal with something? Bad vision, bad back, bad knees, bad hips, bad teeth, on and on and on. It seems to be the human condition. So, we try to focus on the gorgeous views and be thankful for what works.