It is not a technically challenging peak. Easy access from Sacramento and the Bay Area…. Reaching the summit requires a long approach but a relatively easy class 3 scramble via the south face. This website provides information to help Northern California Boy Scouts, Webelos, Venturers, and other Youth Groups conduct fun and exciting day trips, camping overnights, and long-term high adventure experiences. by d_silva1 » Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:10 am, Post Campfires are prohibited in the Emigrant Wilderness above 9000 feet and within one-half mile of Emigrant Lake to protect sensitive whitebark pine forests and to allow recovery of areas historically depleted of firewood. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. A lot of information exists online and it is no secret spot. We’ve done loops originating at Crabtree Camp. Great place to organize yourselves and your gear, spend the night, acclimate for a bit and be ready for your first day on the trail. We've also gone down from Wood Lake to Karl's and Leighton, and then down to Yellowhammer. One goal of Boy Scouts of America is get provide an active outdoor program - which usually includes high adventure activities like Scout Backpacking, White Water, Shooting, and Scout Cycling programs. ( Log Out /  HIKING TO KENNEDY LAKE. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. We did not know the people who had the them and we reported the incident to the Ranger when we got back. High Emigrant Lake is well above timberline and conveys a "top of the world" feeling. ( Log Out /  A maintained (jeep) trail goes almost directly over the top of the peak providing a straightfoward but strenuous ascent (Schifrin's SP2). From C. Knaus – Troop 236 From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. Permits are easily acquired at any of the Ranger Stations and up to 15 backpackers can be accommodated on a trek. I had time for one last weekend trip to … 2004 route was Crabtree to Grouse Lake, Cherry Creek, Wood Lake, Buck Lake, Emigrant Lake, Middle Emigrant Lake, Emigrant Meadow Lake, Bond Pass, Snow Lake, Huckleberry Lake, Letora Lake, Gem Lake, and back to Crabtree. It is 13 difficult miles from Crabtree campground, a large part of it uphill. We often found ourselves exposed to the harsh high-country sun while hiking the Emigrant Loop Trail, or even climbing up to Kennedy Lake, so be sure to bring sunscreen, hats and buffs. Backpacking in the Emigrant Wilderness! Though Kennedy Lake is a good stand-alone destination for Emigrant Wilderness backpackers, it is even better as a part of a longer backpacking loop around the Emigrant Wilderness. You must be registered and logged in to view the files/photos attached to this post. Has a fair population of 14 – 15 inch rainbow trout. Like Yosemite, it has towering granite mountains and spectacular alpine lakes. It's only a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco, and borders Yosemite. I remember there being 2 other groups at the lake that weekend as well. It’s pretty stupid and irresponsible to bring firworks into the backcountry. Thanks. Emigrant Wilderness is in Stanislaus National Forest, North of Yosemite. ( Log Out /  The Emigrant Wilderness is extremely beautiful. The Emigrant Wilderness is a glaciated landscape of scenic beauty. To see that contrast, compare the red volcanic rock in the image of Emigrant Meadow (below Right) with the granite in the other … Even if you did not start one while your were there, brush can smolder for weeks then ignite when the conditions are right. What Makes It Great. Take a peak at any decent map or satellite image of Emigrant Wilderness and you’ll quickly recognize that its most dominant feature is granite. Hint: study the map and notice where all the high places are before heading out in the morning. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. But it’s much less crowded than its neighbor to the South, offering more solitude for backpacking. by balzaccom » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:08 pm, Return to “Backpacking / Hiking / Camping”, Users browsing this forum: David_Caruso, Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Teresa Gergen and 1 guest. The climb down into Bucks Lake has never been our favorite--steep and clunky with lots of big steps, loose stones, and eroded trail. Nearby Adventures. There are so many trailheads, lakes, and worthwhile routes, that it would be impossible to name them all. Today, though, the usual plethora of fishers is absent. One route then takes the old route to Rosaco Lake--which is a good first day destination, and then follows the old route/granite ducks across to Pingree and down to Big Lake. Historic and scenic, the trail offers magnificent vistas far south into Yosemite and north to the jumbled volcanic peaks of the Sonora Pass country. Although its rocky benches are ideal for picnics and loafing, early-season campers will want to retreat up the forested slopes for some relief from mosquitoes. views hiking forest nature-trips wild-flowers wildlife birding camping backpacking lake walking dogs river trail-running dogs-leash Lertora Lake is a great place to swim and camp. Our group did not have the fireworks. Robert, I agree with you. The views hiking over the ridge into the lake are spectacular (a huge granite bowl as far as the eye can see), sandy beaches, and high and low rock faces that are perfect for jumping into the lake. But there is that lovely moment when you see the deep blue water of the lake through the trees--and it promises a water break, a snack, and an end to the descent. Looking for most direct route to Big Lake, Emigrant Wilderness. The hike begins just past the parking lot and the general store. The actual trail enters the Emigrant Wilderness at the end of the meadow. Hike in 8 miles to a base camp at Gem Lake while horses carry your gear. Gillett Mountain is located near the southern boundary of the Emigrant Wilderness Area in the Sierra Nevada, a mile or so north of Lord Meadow and a half mile south of Big Lake and Yellowhammer Lake. Spend several days or a week “day hiking” to endless lakes, mountain peaks and waterfalls… returning each night to the same comfortable camp. ), rock formations and swimming at Letora Lake (several shallow inlets mean relatively warm water! There was no danger of a fire. Thanks. Campfires are prohibited in the Mokelumne Wilderness above 8000 feet and within ¼ mile of the high water line (3949 feet) at Salt Springs Reservoir. Highlights include fishing at Buck Lake, Emigrant Lake being partially frozen over on 4th of July (’06), the view at the pass between Snow Lake and Bigelow Lake (Some maps don’t show the trail here. Next time think about the wildlife and fires! Now that we've completed this 6.17 mile section of trail to Grizzly Peak we have to decide what to do next. A big circle route backpacking around the High Elevation section of Emigrant Wilderness is always a good backpacking trip. :-) This trip, we decided to go in to Granite Lake, which is sort of off-trail, though not by huge amounts. We fished several surrounding Lakes for 7 days and caught over a dozen big browns and rainbows (16-24") having our best luck DEEP within Emigrant Lake. Re: most direct route to Big Lake, Emigrant Wilderness. Kennedy Lake itself sits East of the midpoint between the TYT and the PCT. ICELAND LAKE & EMIGRANT WILDERNESS ↑ Back to Top. Glad you enjoyed them! Lake Alpine Lodgepole Group. Big Lake Area: 90 acres Depth: 100+ feet Elevation: 6,700 feet 14 Miles 6.5 Hours Overnight Trip Large, deep, glacial and granitoid lake capable of supporting an attractive fishery; spawning areas very limited. One a batch of skinny- dipping women who were obviously enjoying the water and the sun. The rounded domes and glacier-polished granite creates stark contrasts, often making it seem high above tree line even though we barely climbed above 7900 feet (2400m) and camped below 6000 ft. At these … Emigrant Wilderness Base Camp at Gem Lake. There are always lots of day hikers near Crabtree and Gem Lake is a popular destination for them. If you bushwack from Snow Lake to Bigelow Lake (some maps show a trail be we couldn’t follow it all the way over the saddle) remember to stay high. This trek leads into the land of brave pioneers, covered wagons, and occasionally hostile Indians. She's one of those athletic types, so we let her carry the stove and water filter to slow her down. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. LONELY LAKE & THE TABLELANDS. Also think about the trash. most direct route to Big Lake, Emigrant Wilderness, Re: most direct route to Big Lake, Emigrant Wilderness, http://highsierratopix.com/community/vi ... co#p136477, http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... =1&t=14590. BIG SLIDE, LITTLE SLIDE & NORTHERN YOSEMITE. Gluttons for punishment, we went back to the Emigrant Wilderness again, this time with Nikki, Steph's friend, in tow. This igneous rock is everywhere, in the shape of walls, ridges, domes and peaks. That time we shared the lake with two groups. Every camp is in a beautiful setting. Nearby Adventures. by kpeter » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:20 pm, Post The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. I would have reported you in a second if I spotted your camp. Crabtree is a good trail head with a forest service campground, picnic tables and vault/pit toilets that don’t stink! Overview Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. Emigrant Wilderness is one of the most popular places for Northern California groups to complete a 50 mile backpacking trip. It is made of brown volcanic rock like the peaks to the North, contrasting with the granite peaks to the south. Emigrant Wilderness is one of the most popular places for Northern California groups to complete a 50 mile backpacking trip. Looking for most direct route to Big Lake, Emigrant Wilderness. This glaciated landscape is perfect for the young, old or beginning backpacker seeking serenity for a few days. Very straightforward and enjoyable. Do not descend into the valley or you will miss Bigelow altogether. One of the best-kept secrets of the Western Sierra Nevada wonderland is the Emigrant Wilderness, with its impressive granite landscape that rivals Yosemite National Park, but sees no tourists. Top. Bear cans are not required. Change ). I fired them over the lake and burned the empty canisters. It is sparse and requires some bushwacking! kpeter Topix Fanatic Posts in topic: 1 Posts: 1071 Joined: Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:11 pm Experience: N/A. There are 11 moderate trails in Emigrant Wilderness ranging from 5.1 to 29 miles and from 6,558 to 10,324 feet above sea level. Swimming is a must-do activity. During your hike, you will have about a 1500 foot elevation gain. Yes, it took a 21 mile horse pack trip to find it. Our Troop has done two 50 milers in the Emigrant Wilderness (2004 & 6). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Our 2008 hike was from Gianelli’s Cabin to Whiteside Meadow to Emigrant Lake to Snow and Bigelow Lakes to Lertora Lake to Gem Lake. You can enter Emigrant from Yosemtie (Boundary Lake), Hwy 108 (Crabtree, Gianelli Cabin, and Kennedy Meadows), or the Sonora Pass (Leavitt Peak). Totally illegal, but after we got over our worries that they might be emergency flares from stranded hikers, we enjoyed the flashes inter-mingled with the stars. Fireworks and the Wilderness do not mix. 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. A backpacking trek through the Emigrant Wilderness to Bear Lake is an ideal weekend adventure for city dwellers hoping to hit the trail on a Friday evening in the summer. Backpack Gem Lake Loop in Emigrant Wilderness. Big Sam is a large, prominent peak on the border of the Emigrant Wilderness South of Sonora Pass. Still, the few who actually make to Hyatt Lake find the ordeal worthwhile. ), and excellent fishing at Bigelow Lake. 5.0 18 mi / 1100 ft gain The Gem Lake Loop is located in Emigrant Wilderness, which borders Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite … Connecting the PCT at Kennedy Canyon to the TYT at Grizzly Peak . No stock feed. This moderately trafficked backpacking trail is about 15.5 miles round trip. Big Meadow Cmpg. There are so many trailheads, lakes, and worthwhile routes, that it would be impossible to name them all. Overview Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus National Forest. The northeastern third of the Wilderness is dominated by volcanic ridges and peaks; the remaining areas consist of many sparsely vegetated, granitic ridges interspersed with numerous lakes and meadows. A few years back, I was at Hyatt Lake, and as usual it was a great trip. Gerrard Consulting. That was me who had the fireworks. You can enter Emigrant from Yosemtie (Boundary Lake), Hwy 108 (Crabtree, Gianelli Cabin, and Kennedy Meadows), or the Sonora Pass… The directions from Bell Meadows should be just about the same as from Crabtree, except you are committed to the low route which would be preferred anyway. Thanks for the comment. Fields of wildflowers and many very interesting erratics surround it. 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. Emigrant Lake Mokelumne Wilderness: September 13, 2010. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time! If you've been searching for the best source of information and stimulating discussion related to Spring/Summer/Fall backpacking, hiking and camping in the Sierra Nevada...look no further! Both go from Bell Meadows/Crabtree to the West Fork Cherry Creek. One of the most difficult places to find in Emigrant Wilderness is Hyatt Lake. This trail goes from Leavitt Lake … Remember that the mosquitoes are bad in July and just about any place called a “Meadow” is full of them. Next time bring your thinking cap, Former Trail Crew Worker/Wilderness Ranger Emigrant Wilderness. From Dorothy Lake we'll hike to High Emigrant Lake (9,700 feet) and a chance to take an hour hike to the top of Big Sam (10,500 feet) for some more spectacular high Sierra views. Either way, you get to hike across vast expanses of granite between Pingree and Big lake. Overnighters need a wilderness permit. Post The other group brought fireworks, which they set off at night over the granite bowl towards Big Lake. Backpacking Emigrant Wilderness: Big Sam . ( Log Out /  The first two miles of trail parallel the southwestern shore of Caples Lake — which is not a lake at all, but a big reservoir. There are two standard ways in. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact (Elevation gain of 1,170 feet and loss of 860 feet.) Emigrant Wilderness-Huckleberry Lake W ords, and even pictures, cannot capture the beauty of the Emigrant Wilderness, we visited recently. Just to be clear. West of Lake alpine in Northern California on the trail in no time kpeter Fanatic... 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