This trail is infrequently maintained and may be difficult to follow in places, The section from Camp Lake to Meysan Lake is a faint path on a rocky slope. The trail is free of snow from May to early October in years of normal snowfall. Night temperatures frequently drop to freezing or below even in summer, In summer, afternoon thunderstorms are common. Snowstorms normally occur from September to mid-May. Carrying your own water is recommended as water is not easily available along the trail.
Giardiasis is a problem.
Boil all drinking water three minutes. Usually open from May 15 to Oct 15. There are signs indicating this area. Available in the campground or at Whitney Portal. Enter the campground on the blocked access road from the designated parking area on Whitney Portal Road.