El sendero ofrece una serie de opciones de actividades y es mejor utilizado de abril hasta octubre. Long Way to Long Lake – Emigrant Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest. Thankfully the mosquitos were quite merciful and decided not to bite too harshly. Pretty cool. Gorgeous hike in with buddies, and … Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. I had treated my clothes and was wearing bug spray and they were still crazy. Views are so much more expansive than I would have expected! I camped in an area under some trees and I couldn't be outside of my hammock for a minute before I got swarmed. Overview This is a moderate out and back trail in Emigrant Wilderness. We passed another marsh on our right and were forced to rush by to avoid the only hoard of mosquitos we encountered during the daytime. It is 13 difficult miles from Crabtree campground, a large part of it uphill. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. We headed out from Grouse back to the trailhead with a short 3.5 mile hike on Sunday. We got to the Piute Creek and just before we crossed it we decided to stay on the rocks to the right of the trail between the trail and the Piute Creek. Ending Point: Granite Dome Lakes. Took us an extra 30min just to stop the bleeding. This peaceful little lake makes a great early season hike as well as an easy trek for those wishing to get away for the weekend without spending all day on the trail. After that we continued on back to the car. All in all, great weekend backpacking experience for beginners and seasoned hikers alike! Great weekend! Varying terrain including forests, alpine lakes, and rocky ridges make for fun and enjoyable trips. We found a great camp site with a stone fire ring, enough room for two tents and a view of watching the sunset behind the lake. Great spot for sunrise & sunset. Mostly dirt trails with lots of horse dropping!!! In the Emigrant Wilderness, grazing or holding more than four stock overnight within one-quarter mile of Rosasco, Pingree, Piute, Gem, Jewelry, Long, or Maxwell Lakes is prohibited due to limited forage. Natures raw beauty and sweet serenity. Will be back here for sure. Despite being a little scarred we still dropped our packs and jumped into the lake. We put our packs back on and started on our way back towards Camp Lake with thunder rolling behind us. This trail has it all. We began the trip at Crabtree Trailhead. Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness) 4.3 7 mi / 500 ft gain Start by picking up your wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station near Pinecrest - (209) 965-3434. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. Bear lake back to crabtree trailhead. My wife had a 25 lbs and I had 35 lbs and we both survived. Bugs weren’t terrible but the crowds were a little tricky. November 23, 2007, The Emigrant Wilderness. This was the shortest day, but the incline in elevation was intense for a little while. It is an elongated area that extends northeast about 25 miles (40 km) in length and up to 15 miles (24 km) in width. Groundhog meadow to bear lake: Day 1 we left the Crabtree TH late morning and took out time up to the trial split. Lots of nice flat camping spots up on the granite ledge south of the lake & trail at Lilypad. Bear Lake is a fun popular destination for backpackers and day hikers, hosting warm water and great views all summer. The Emigrant Wilderness is one of the best-kept secrets of the High Sierra. With those insane lows, we opted to only bring a single sleeping bag to use as a blanket. The hiker was located after he activated a … The days were perfect hiking weather in the 70s-80s. We didn’t make Bear on this trip. We drove up towards the trailhead yet again late on a Tuesday night. Nice chilly nights probably 40-30s. of thunder. As we approached a turn in the trail we heard the distant ringing of bells. We made our way towards Camp Lake, passing a few other backpackers and watching quite a few others hike past us towards the trailhead. Trip Report GPS Track From the creek it’s a climb up and over the top. What did we want to do, hike to Granite Lake via Bear Lake and then come back past Chewing Gum Lakes the next day. Past dried up Piute Creek we ended our day at Grouse Lake. Right at the end of the trail we ran into a single pair of backpackers who were prepping to go fish. Maps, miles, elevations of Mosquito Pass route off TYT to Emigrant, Bluebird, Maxwell Lakes. We sat looking north-east gazing at the horizon. On our way we passed a couple groups on horses. Thankfully the thunder had subsided and the night remained warm. Eventually we reached the trailhead where we took a quick break by dipping our feet in the nearby stream. The streams are subject to heavy runoff from the winter snows and the streambeds are scoured leaving little habitat for much insect activity. - beautiful lake with lots of jumping rocks and you can swim to the island A bit of snooping around found us a good campsite up the creek and away from the lake crowds and noise. Starting Point: Kennedy Meadows. We found a nice spot on a forest road and camped out for the night. The trail is pretty dusty to start. I spent a lot of time on top of the rocks to do my camp chores. Even a little cowbell! So that 150 foot descent turned back into a 150 foot climb, something both of us were not very excited about. Keep walking through the forest for another mile until you hit the rocks on the western side of Bear Lake (7,700 ft). Bear Lake and Grouse Lake via Emigrant Wilderness Loop es un sendero circular de 13.8 millas con tráfico pesado localizado cerca de Pinecrest, California. We cut short our plans for a bigger loop because of blisters and everyone said Gem lake was a bug fest. She stated it was a very spiritual and one amazing adventure. The trail is pretty well marked until you get down to the lake. We did three days and two nights. Just poke around, though, and you’ll find plenty of beautiful sites tucked into the pines. Day 3 we hung out till noonish and then headed down off the mountain. After lunch my son stood up quick and from the high altitude he got a massive bloody nose. We made it to Camp Lake, lots of camper and people however great sites to camp. As we walked out onto a nice rocky vantage point standing about 50 meters away we were greeted by the bright white butt of an older gentleman just finishing up his swim. Eventually we made it to Bear Lake. It’s part of the Stanislaus National Forest and spans about 15 miles in width and 25 miles in length. As long as you can hear the Piute Creek to your left you will pick up the trial at Piute Meadows. This trail goes by Camp Lake, No Camping, and Crabtree Camp. Great stop for lunch or a location to get to and set up a base camp for day hikes. We stopped to have lunch at an unnamed lake we called Lily Pond Lake. Varying terrain including forests, alpine lakes, and rocky ridges make for fun and enjoyable trips. After a fifteen minute swim we got out and settled in for another snack break. As with the image below, we are viewing the Northwestern end of Emigrant Meadow across the Northwest shore of Emigrant Meadow Lake, looking at Brown Bear Pass in the middle distance, and the distinctive dual peaks of Relief Peak beyond. June through October are the best times weather-wise to visit Emigrant Wilderness; however, the trail does tend to open in May when the snow has cleared the roads. began to see dark storm clouds slowly rolling in. ABOVE: Emigrant Wilderness offers spectacular campsites, like this one in the vicinity of Bear Lake. Quite a climb in altitude had my heart pounding! The Emigrant Wilderness is the Yosemite backcountry’s underappreciated cousin. We had lunch at Camp Lake. Its above the water fall. Then up the switchback to Camp Lake. Got a few bites but didn’t land anything. We passed them and found a nice place to eat lunch and enjoy the views. The climb and elevation can get to you however once at the top the views are amazing 180 degrees of views. Alright so lets talk about what we wanted to get done. Because we are smart cookies we did our weather research before hand. It's easy to get lost, but a GPS can keep you on the right track. This peaceful, alpine lake makes for a perfect one day getaway during the summer months and to escape the heat of the foothills. Just walking a few miles can make you feel as if you've left the wilderness behind for another one. My exploits as a low end climber and lazy backpacker in the wonderful state of California. Crabtree to groundhog meadow: Mid/high 70s during the days and low 50s during the nights. The trail itself is pretty easy to follow. - easiest leg, mostly shade I hope you like mosquitoes and because because they ate everywhere. With the promise of warm lakes and nice weather I grabbed a friend and went for it. On its own that would have sounded like such a cool experience too but we had just seen four llamas so we were not as impressed. Beautiful, but definitely not for the faint of heart. Hit up Bear Lake on the way out and it was magnificently beautiful but painfully ice cold. I cannot imagine what the trail is like on the weekend. gauge whether they were heading for us or not we began to hear the roll Los perros también pueden usar este sendero, pero deben estar atados con correa. Bear Lake rests on Lily Creek just inside the Emigrant Wilderness. As we sat there we The out-and-back is about 12 miles with not a great deal of climbing. Trail goes from super sandy in spots, to you having to traverse over rocks, big and small. This day was quite strenuous and took us longer than estimated. July 16-17, 2011: Overnight backpack in Emigrant Wilderness with David, Paige, Greg, and Sam. Temperatures were just hitting around the mid 70s but it was not too bad in the shade. Road is completely clear of snow all the way to the trailhead, and high majority of the trail. There was a line across the creek to hold on too. There are no trails into the Lake, and only a very experienced backpacker can nagivate the ducks, granite faces, and ridgelines to make it there. The water was clear and cool and we were even able to see some fish darting around our feet. Backpacked this loop counterclockwise and camped at Lilypad Lake July 13-14, 2019. We stayed on west side of Piute creek at the loop connector trail, the creek was flowing fast. Pretty hot during the day, and some creeks starting to dry up so fill your water when you can. The Emigrant Wilderness borders right upon the northern end of Yosemite National Park and is quite a recreation destination. I would 300% recommend climbing to the top of the ridge on the south side of Lilypad Lake. But the glorious high mountain vistas were absolutely worth it! Time:9:00 am- 4:00pm Weather: Clear and Cold Water Level: Low Moon Phase: Full Moon on the next day. Though this is a view of the route of the Tahoe to Yosemite Trail, it is not a view from the TYT. Bear Lake is pretty buggy and very packed right now. We hiked further on and ended the day at Bear Lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. The views down into the valley below and onto Grouse Lake makes you realize the extent of your trip. At Grouse Lake we found a spacious camp site with a large stone fire ring on the North of the Lake and trail. We were on trail by 10 am on Wednesday morning, ready to take on the day! After a bit we saw a group of people on horseback headed out to do some trail maintenance. As usual with my trips, the goals differed from what was actually accomplished. No wonder Ansel Adams loved these mountains. What is important is that we went to enjoy some nice lakes and take in some fresh air in the mountains. Trail length much longer than posted, I completed 15 miles and didn't even do the offshoot because I started late and was running out of daylight. Return to TYT via Horse Meadow or Bigelow and Black Bear Lake to Snow Lake. But the most exciting part of the trip came on the way back. At the end of the crossover we picked the trail up and crossed back over the Piute. Just north of Yosemite National Park area, it is at the junction of the volcanic formations characteristic of the Sierra to the north and the granite mountains found farther south. After about two and a half miles we made it to Camp Lake. We re-crossed Lily Creek and made our way down a use trail which opened up onto a secluded spot. Recommended hike! - the buggiest campsite (got over 40 mosquito bites, but I’m prone to them) The views from the top of the passes are beyond describing. As a whole the trail was very well maintained, perfect for a first timer. Chewing Gum Lake is a beautiful little camping spot not far inside the Emigrant Wilderness. The man stopped and chatted with us about our trip and where he was headed and even let us snap some pictures with his beautiful llamas!!! Multiple creeks to cross, but none precarious - the deepest was about knee high, so a pair of water shoes were pretty clutch. It became more and more frequent as the clouds began to get After a length discussion of the possibilities we opted to retrace our steps to Camp Lake to hopefully avoid any rain and lightning that we were definitely not prepared for. Things to note: I was a bit confused as we were not in grizzly bear territory so bells on hikers would be quite out of place. A few nice swimming holes. Bear Lake and Grouse Lake via Emigrant Wilderness Loop. Instead of crossing over the Piute Creek at the trial we decided to head up the Piute 50 yards and crossed over a log the spanned the creek. After finishing our lunch, we picked up our packs and carried on. gion15 : Grizzly Peak in Emigrant Wilderness under Tropical Thunderstorm September 2013 : Tahoe to Whitney High Sierra Trail Guide Supplement . Oh! - there are 4 stream crossings total, the highest one coming up to ~2-3 feet. Mosquitoes were pretty bad & swarmy at dawn and dusk but absent during the day. Our second day was a beast! We decided to walk around for a bit and find a nice place for a snack and a swim. We hiked with our two dogs from Crabtree past Grouse Lake to Piute Creek, where we turned around and came back. We decided to cross the stream where we found some floating logs and found a much quieter camp site. After about a half mile we hit the next intersection and turned left towards Bear Lake. Second day we hiked the 6-7 miles to Grouse Lake. We stayed overlooking the lake however don’t miss the opportunity to hit the top of the ridge above the lake. From there we descended down into the valley to pick up the Pine Crest trail which winding through some nice forest. Bear lake to Crabtree: - the trail is hard to find on the crossover from groundhog to piute meadow, but you can stay on course by keeping piute creek to your left Lily Creek was about knee-deep and easily wadable, and Piute Creek looked similar but we didn't cross it. Camp Lake was our final destination, finding a nice campsite that gave us a beautiful view over the lake itself. Just walking a few miles can make you feel as if you've left the wilderness behind for another one. 1. So the "lower" half of the loop. One of the most difficult places to find in Emigrant Wilderness is Hyatt Lake. The Piute Crossover was hard to pick up at times as still snow and not marked well. Our way back saw quite a few people, a fair amount of day hikers and even more backpackers. - roughly 6 miles, steep climb near the end (rock trail) The water was quite warm and clear but the mushy bottom of the lake made walking around a bit uncomfortable. Highest Elevation: 9200 ft. Park: Stanislaus National Forest (California, USA) Trail(s): Huckleberry Trail, Lunch Meadow Trail. The loops is tough but we managed and wasn’t that difficult nothing you can’t grid through. We set up camp on the North side of the lake. An accurate representation of how I (and others) feel on backpacking trips, Warning: Don't feed the hungry backpackers, they may not be as friendly as they first appear, Our swim spot. We cross on a couple down logs just to the left of the trail when you go to cross. After filtering some lovely woody lake water, we began our final few miles back to the trailhead. If you navigate along a narrow trail to the northern section of the lake, you'll find a variety of established campsites with soft and flat ground. Camping at Bear Lake, however, is limited to a single night. The sound of the creek below was great to sleep next too. We did this loop in the clockwise direction from Crabtree trailhead to Bear Lake (~4 miles) where we camped the first night. Enjoy. The mosquitoes have just started to hatch, and were present in only a few places. Insects Observed: None Hours fished: ~1 # of fish caught: 0 at Camp, 0 at Bear . Our six-day on- and off-trail journey to remote lakes of the Emigrant Wilderness traverses a glacially sculpted landscape with broad granite expanses, rushing mountain streams and deep canyons. Set Up: 8ft Payne 200 Medium action bamboo rod made by moi. After the long northern no name lake, larger patches of snow exist, but trail is easy to refind. So beautiful with lovely fall foliage. After crossing Lily Creek to check out the south-eastern side of the lake we opted to cross back over and hang out on the western side of the lake. This appears to be a fairly popular trailhead with quite a few cars there mid week in July. Rather than try and camp somewhere we had already been, we began heading towards Piute Meadow, descending 150 feet vertically towards Lily Creek. Crazy high water levels kept us from our original plan so we followed the crowds to Bear Lake. 2. It can easily be completed in … The climb from the lake up and over the pass is great with a snowfield the last 300 yards over the top. Sonora, CA — A hiker was rescued with a CHP Valley Division Air Operations helicopter at Bear Lake in Tuolumne County’s Emigrant Wilderness. Disclaimer: Not my best photo taking trip so sorry if they look a little off or silly. This meant a short two mile section of cross country to get to Granite Lake from Bear Lake. Large boulders, epic rock formations, pine trees as far as the eyes can see, and plentiful lakes make this loop a serene escape from California’s busy cities. Even on Labor Day the trail wasn't too populated. After half a toilet paper roll used, we continued on our journey. The single sleeping bag was perfect for the night. Watch out for pot holes, you could do this in your Honda Civic but you may have to take some parts a little bit slow. And also saw some shy deer. On our third day we finished the loop back to Crabtree trail head. This saved us from an extra five pounds on trail and we did not end up shivering at night so score!!! Emigrant Wilderness is an area located North of Yosemite. Bear Lake and Grouse Lake via Emigrant Wilderness Loop is a 13.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Most of the lakes are surrounded by lodgepole pine. Water was NOT ice cold and made for a super pleasant swim after that hot sunny climb! Plenty of water, bugs no so bad, snow at the top, not too muddy or wet. It is located in the Emigrant Wilderness which is just 4 hours outside of San Francisco. 3. The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada.It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. The drive was straightforward but did require a little bit of driving on dirt roads. But this was my first big hiking trip, we had a couple groups fly past us with their happy dogs leading the way. Southern side of loop has more obstacles on the trail, and sometimes we questioned whether we were on the trail or a stream. A varied terrain for sure. Even slathered in deet didn't repel them. Mileage: 9 miles. Next time for sure. The butt was spotted to the left, We were very excited at this point in the day. My wife was speechless at times and even had her breath taken away. The trail was fairly moderate elevation rise. Minimal bugs, many lovely wildflowers and a nice range of wildlife (if you are quiet enough). There were several trees fallen over the trail that we had to go over, under, or around, but it was no problem getting through. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. - less than 4 miles We got to Grouse Lake had lunch spent some time fishing. This is actually one of the worst sites I’ve had up here (relatively speaking of course) as it was more than a bit exposed. - good amount of switchbacks; pretty lake at the top that made it worth it Granite Dome to Ridge Lake and Iceland Lake, Gianelli Trail to Chewing Gum Lake, Leopold Lake, Deer Lake and Gem Lake, Bear Lake and Grouse Lake via Emigrant Wilderness Loop, Aspen Meadow Road, Crabtree Camp and Buck Lakes Loop, Emigrant Wilderness and Sachse Monument Loop. Groundhog meadows to bear lake 3 day 2 night Trip On Saturday 7/16, Zuri and I joined a group of stalwart Bay Area Boomer Backpackers for a pleasant overnight backpack trip to Bear Lake in the Sierra Nevada's Emigrant Wilderness. This was my first backpacking trip. July 2016. There was almost no one on the trail beyond the junction with the Camp Lake trail on this Sunday. Back at the trailhead we were glad to be out however then the uphill ¾ of a mile out to our car sucked but that was the worst of the trip if at all. Bear cans are not required. Between Lunch Meadow and Emigrant Lake. This was my first backpacking excursion, and i had a great time doing it! The Emigrant Wilderness is over 100,000 acres with over 80 lakes within a granite basin filled with granitic domes, ridges, and small hills. Great sandy flat spots, plenty of wood to build a nice fire and enjoy the views. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. We opted out of Bear as we just didn’t have the time. After lunch we decided we would try for Studhorse Meadows for the night. Led by veteran BABB organizer, Alex, the group, which also included BABB regulars Jane, Noreen, and Paul, entered the wilderness at the Crabtree Trailhead, outside of Pinecrest, CA. Oblivious to our presence he slowly put his clothes back on and disappeared into the woods. Aug 1, 2017 - Mosquito Pass, Emigrant Wilderness, CA. The last weekend of September all of the creeks were dry, the lakes were a little low but still beautiful. Chewing Gum Lake is best done late in the summer when the snow has melted and the … Bear Lake - Emigrant Wilderness The Emigrant Wilderness borders right upon the northern end of Yosemite National Park and is quite a recreation destination. It is about 50 miles east of Sonora off Hwy 108. 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