On this trip I did not take the easiest route into the Ionina Basin. If you just want to see the Ionian Basin going in from Black Giant Pass is easier. And if you just want to see Blackcap, Blue or Alpine basins, going in from Courtright Reservoir is easier. I had been in here 10 years ago to climb Goddard and do the Enchanted Gorge. Having been there before definitely made finding my way around easier this time. Hope you are able to get in here this summer. It is just such a remote fantastic area.