Easy Pass, Fisher Creek, Fourth of July Pass via Panther Creek & Panther Creek — Thursday, Jul. 31, 2025

Did a 3 night backpack in ncnp. Drove to Marblemount ranger station to pick up the permit. This took about 30 minutes. We had 2 cars and left one at Panther Creek and drove the other to the Easy Pass th. This took about 20 minutes. We hiked first day to Fisher camp over Easy Pass. This was up, up, up, but very beautiful. Mountain views all around. Camp spots were in the woods and there is a potty. Next day we followed Fisher Creek to Junction Camp. Trail is mostly wooded. Lots of beautiful moss. Gentle ups and downs. Some overgrown vegetation and fallen trees. Lots of delicious berries. Junction camp is towards Thunder trail at the intersection. There are 3 tent areas. 2 have very nice vies of the mountains. It was very hot and we spent the afternoon in the river. Very nice. Next day we hiked 15 miles to Panther camp over Fourth of July Pass. Our longest day. Very hot and lots of sweaty switch backs to the pass. Water is mostly available. Lots of streams to cross. After Neve camp, there are only 3 small ones. More overgrown vegetation and lots of berries after the pass. Panther camp is large, wooded and has some log chairs in the dinning area. Nice touch. There is a lovely waterfall, a little passed the camp. Surrounded by flowers, good spot for sunset. Last day we had only 3 miles, but there were a few steep hills. Again lots of berries. Great backpack!