Alexander Basin

Alexander Basin is a pretty steep hike up to a gorgeous cirque below Gobblers Knob.  I made it to the basin and the wildflowers were just about in peak bloom (though not quite).  I made it to the basin in about an hour and twenty minutes. There were a good number of people on the trail considering it is no easy task.  No snakes, but there were flies galore.  They were everywhere from beginning to end with no relenting. Other than the flies, it was a great hike for steeper trail training.

Trailhead Elevation:  6,928 feet
Highest Elevation:  8,925 feet
Total Elevation Gain:  1,729 feet
Total Distance:  4.5 miles
Total Time:  2:40 hrs