you're a long ways from san jose my friend. Balch Camp is not accessible even for the locals. At least you're on the right bike to do it and not like my friend on an R1. Breath taking isn't it?
If you're feeling feisty on your next trip, keep going after Black Rock Res through Sawmill Flat, and eventually Wishon.
A couple off topic questions?
-are you in enduro, enduro pro, or one of the others on the type of surface pictured above?
-do you find 1st gear a bit tall?