Question about the trail conditions on the High Sierra Trail near Hamilton Lake

Stella Cooper · 2026-03-19T12:30:12.604014+00:00

I hiked the section from Bearpaw Meadow to Hamilton Lake last weekend. The trail was in good shape, but I noticed a lot of fresh bear scat about two miles past the ranger station. It was right on the path, and I saw some claw marks on a tree nearby. Has anyone else come across this recently? I'm planning to go back next month and want to know if I should bring extra bear spray.

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