Eastern Sierra · Ansel Adams Wilderness

Thousand Island Lake

Rush Creek Trail · Fri–Sun, June 19–21, 2026

Everything for the trip in one place — the plan, what to pack, who's bringing what, and how to fish it. Tap any card to open it. Three of us: Tony, Shelden & Matthew.

3 days

1 night up

~14 mi

round trip

3,884 ft

of climb

9,840 ft

the lake

The Plan

Trip Plan→

The full rundown — dates, the drive from SF, day-by-day itinerary, the climb, difficulty, where you're allowed to camp at the lake, gear overview, and the crew.

start here

Fishing Guide→

Trout 101 for the lake — the gear to buy, the lures that work, how to actually catch one, and a buy list. We're all learning, so read this.

trout 101

Packing

Personal Packing→

What every one of us packs for ourselves — sleep, clothing, food, your own tent. Tap-to-check; identical for all three of you.

everyone packs this

Group Packing→

Shared gear — who's bringing what, and what's still open (the stove is the one to claim). Don't double up.

claim your gear

Full Packing List→

The complete combined checklist in one place — personal + shared together, with the June/altitude and bear-canister notes. Reference version.

everything

Pack Weight→

Estimate your pack weight, edit it to your real gear, and see where you land against the ~30 lb target.

~30 lb target

Good to Know

Getting There→

~5 hr drive from SF up US-395 to the Rush Creek Trailhead at Silver Lake (~7,200 ft). Fri: drive + car camp to acclimate. Maps in the trip plan.

Where to Camp→

Enforced rules at the lake: no camping within 100 ft of water/trail, or within ¼ mile of the outlet. Camp back on the benches. Official map in the trip plan.

read before you pitch

Still to Lock Down

!Permit — Ningyu prints + signs it (he's leader on paper); call Inyo (760) 873-2483 to confirm + ask the camping boundary. Print before 10am Sat.

!Stove + fuel + pot — still needs an owner (Tony or Shelden). No stove = no hot food.

!First-aid kit — still open · plus a campfire permit (free) for whoever brings the stove

-Tony — buy tent (Trailmade 2), sleeping pad, poles; practice casting; pack the Ortho-K kit + backup glasses

-Matthew — rent the large bear canister; confirm his own tent

-Map — grab a Tom Harrison "Mammoth High Country" (waterproof) + download Gaia offline

TONYTRIPS.COM see you up there ●