into, Sean 2004 Journal June 4 above State Lakes to the SE, Kings Canyon NP, Fresno Co, CA Today I hiked down the north side of Granite Pass and followed the trail to State Lakes. The weather was again sunny and in the 60s. I camped at the first lake along the trail and looked for Hydromantes habitat. Most of the surrounding slopes were very steep and snowy or covered with loose talus, and so did not seem like good habitat. At the southeast end of the basin there was a huge granite outcrop with lots of water flowing over it (36.92723 N, 118.55478 W, 3122m) and a few smaller granite steps nearby. These looked like perfect salamander habitat so I searched from 9-10:15 PM but found none. I may not have waited long enough after dark. The weather at night was clear and slightly chilly, maybe 50 F. June 5 Trail from State Lakes to Granite Basin, Kings Canyon National Park, Fresno Co, CA Today I hiked back from the State Lakes through the Granite Basin. I searched for salamanders in the snowmelt streams over the granite rocks on the north side of Granite Pass, just above the trail, but did not find any. I saw two alligator lizards on the trail from Granite Basin to Road's End. One was biting the other on the head; they may have been in courtship. The weather today was sunny and in the 60s again. There was a lot of snow on the north side of Granite Pass.