Pharoah Lakes 3-day suggestions?

“Hi folks. I'm leading a three-day AMC backpack in the Pharoah Lakes Wilderness area in October. Does anyone have any route suggestions? Or particularly nice spots not to be missed?

Thank you!”

“LumberZac and I went there last fall. I don't have a map in front of me right now but either he or I will surely post something in the next day.”

“Bring a fishin pole. I like campin on tha islands. Good swimmin.”

“Starting to formulate a plan. Does anyone have information on the state of Crane Pond Road and its parking area?

Also, any tips for an inexpensive, clean place to stay the night before?”

“There are 3 parking areas along Crane Pond Road.
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=18&n=4857063&e=605387&s=50&size=l&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=18&n=4856199&e=606154&s=50&size=l&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25
http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?z=18&n=4856245&e=607521&s=50&size=l&datum=nad83&layer=DRG25
The first parking area is quite large. The second parking area near the Goose Pond trail is the smallest, but is about the farthest you would probably want to drive without four-wheel drive or at least high ground clearance. The third parking area at Crane Pond requires you to drive through a large flooded area (the water was over my bumper on my Subaru Forester the last time I was there). I hope this helps.”

“Thanks Zac...I've been crazy busy.

You have pictures from our trip there, don't you?”

“Thanks lumberzac. That helps quite a bit.”