Hiking Leavitt Peak | High Sierra 

As I've mentioned in the past I worked on the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Toiyabe National Forest in the 1980's. One day, one of those nearly wind free, yet incredibly clear days that often happen in the fall, my wilderness supervisor and I rode horseback south from Sonora Pass on the PCT. The view to the west were particularly good and we stopped at a high point where we were able to distinguish Mt. Diablo. That is a long view, perhaps 110-130 miles. Of course, we could see east into Nevada, not difficult considering that the northern portion of the Sweetwater Range is in Nevada, but also because we could see that large gap in the coastal ranges north of the Bay Area and the Mt. Hamilton area to the south. Diablo was in that gap at the correct compass bearing. It was a great ride and it snowed within a week, so we fit a great ride in near the end of the summer/fall field season.

Have really enjoyed all of your Sierra videos! 👍

Thanks for all the info.

Awesome hike!Thank you.

love this new style and your rundown of the hikes. The information you provide about parking, the timing of the hike, what to take, and everything scenic details are so very helpful. Keep 'em coming.

Dude, your enthusiasm never fails. Great job as always.

Great job! Really appreciated the additional information at the end.

Way awsome video.....excited to hopefully explore later this year if my trip to Washington fails. Super views and clean trails. As always, be safe and healthy.

Wow! Spectacular video....and your music IS great. Well done.

Wao ❤️

wow it looks so amazing there

great info towards the end of the video; would recommend you put it in the beginning of your videos

Glad you got up to Sonora and were able to enjoy these views higher up north from your usual stomping grounds.

Awesome hike man! Thanks for sharing

Great video with a lot of info. What paper map do you recommend to get?

Great stuff. Thanks. Have you done evolution valley yet?

Yo, how did you feel after the hike with your shoes? I bought some Nike Pegasus Trail 2 and want to know your experience with them (I know they’re not the same shoes, just close enough). Are they better than hiking boots?

I think Gaia is pronounced like "guy ah."