On August 26, 1965 during an August 22-29, 1965 Twin Lakes Circuit Deck Trek I climbed 11,182' Forsyth Peak with Noel Parr and Bob Johnson.

The group included myself, Bill Paine, Noel Parr, Chris Mayer, Bob Johnson and Gerry Hester

Forsyth Peak overlooks the scenic sister lakes of Dorothy, Helen, Ruth, Stella, Bonnie, Harriet and Cora Lakes in the Hoover Wilderness Area. All of these lovely lakes are within a couple of miles of each other and worthy of a visit in and of themselves.

Forsyth peak actually straddles the northern boundary of Yosemite National Park. Although it is located only a mile off the Pacific Crest Trail, there is not much off-trail traffic in this remote area of Yosemite.

The summit offers spectacular views of the Saurian Crest, Keyes Peak, Tower Peak and numerous other peaks in the Hoover Wilderness Area.

1965 Deck Trek map with Forsyth Peak

Noel Parr and Bob Johnson at Bond Pass, Yosemite National Park - Aug 1965

Bob Johnson and Noel Parr viewing Forsyth Peak from Bond Pass - Aug 1965

Dorothy Lake, Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Sunset at Dorothy Lake - Aug 1965

Sunset at Dorothy Lake - Aug 1965

Looking east from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Tower Peak from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Saurian Crest, Craig Peak, Banner Peak, Mt. Ritter, Mt. Lyell
from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Tilden Lake, Keyes Peak, Jack Main Canyon, Grace Meadow from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Dorothy Lake from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965


Lake Ruth, Stella Lake, Bonnie Lake looking down West Walker River
from top of Forsyth Peak - Aug 1965

Noel Parr and friendly snake at Dorothy Lake - Aug 1965