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Forester Pass

Highest Point Along Pacific Crest Trail

Mountain Pass on John Muir Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Crest Trail Section H (CA) in Kings Canyon NP, Sierra Nevada near Independence, CA

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Forester Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada. Located on the Kings-Kern Divide on the boundary between Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, Forester Pass connects the drainages of Bubbs Creek and the Kern River. At 13,153 feet (4,009 m), Forester Pass is the highest point along the Pacific Crest Trail. Originally discovered by a group of United States Forest Service workers, it was subsequently named in their honor. On August 26, 1930, four men, including 18-year-old Donald Downs were injured during construction of the pass. A boulder let loose during blasting of the trail crushed Mr. Downs' arm. The men were evacuated by stretcher, Downs to Baxter Cabin and the others to Independence. Mr. Down’s arm was amputated. He died on Sept. 2, 1930 from complications of…

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