Not much to say that's different than the trip reports below.
We went for an overnight here, as Walt Bailey road was closed. On the way up, I cleared out a 6" diameter tree out of the trail (per all the standards) with a trusty handsaw. Hiking by Upper Ashland lake, with the inconvenience of some floating planks, we ended up camping at Beaver Plant Lake as we didn't want to create more social trails (and I wasn't sure if it was a sign to the state further down the trail).
Beaver Plant lake was very lovely- I'd say a great place for first time backpackers, as it's only 1.2 miles (or 1.4) from the TH, camp rings are set up, plenty of places to pitch a tent, and a toilet for #2 to boot! We were also the only folks there on a sunny Friday night, outside of bugs, singing frogs and woodpeckers chipping' away.
Contemplated doing the Bald Mountain Loop to the East VP in the AM, but having been to the West VP, we decided to head to Pinnacle Lake as we hadn't been.
Looking forward to heading back this way maybe in a couple months, staying two nights and completing Ashland's one day and Bald Man the next, or vice versa. Happy Trails!
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