Deer lake rests deep in the emigrant wilderness amidst dozens of other lakes, each one as scenic and inviting as the next. Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. Emigrant wilderness loop trail california alltrails. Love yosemite but find the crowds and line to get into the park a bit of a drag. Often described as easy, thats probably because unlike most truckee and tahoe area trails no matter where you jump into it, emigrant doesnt start with an hour of. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight trips into the emigrant wilderness, april 1 through november 30 each year, why. Chris at left and andrew right first snack break and bit of route planning. Backpack to bear lake emigrant wilderness, crabtree.
National geographics trails illustrated map of carsoniceberg, emigrant, and. This lake is unnamed on the map but commonly called this because of the obvious lily pads that float throughout it. 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. Buck lakes are tucked away deep in the emigrant wilderness, with 20 other lakes within a three mile radius. We wind our way down to high emigrant lake, amid the granite landscape. Check out the links in the side bar for more info from the stanislaus national forest. Created by john hollenberg with moagu and data downloaded from scanned topos from the usgs seamless server. Emigrant wilderness topo map in tuolumne county, california. Emigrant wilderness, crabtree trailhead to gem lake ben. Best trails in emigrant wilderness california alltrails. Alltrails has 21 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. You could spend days exploring the area around deer lake and never grow weary of your exploits. Sure, some of those other lakes require a lot of upanddown and roundabout hiking, but buck lakes will provide enough great fishing to keep you busy for a long weekend in the back country. Only a singledays hike from the trailhead, it is easily done as a weekend trip.
Map of the southern emigrant trail, a major route for immigration into california, and the butterfield overland mail trail, a stagecoach service, through texas. Headed to crabtree trail, and took the trail to camp lake. Commemorative overland emigrant trail 89 to stampede. Two days in we got caught in a blizzard and had to navigate our way out by map and.
This challenging loop has alpine lakes, awesome views, lush forests, easy off trail scrambling, good water sources, and is less than 3. Carsoniceberg, emigrant, and mokelumne wilderness areas map. Emigrant wilderness trail map tom harrison maps tom harrison, tom harrison, tom harrison on. Lower emigrant wilderness shorter loop closed california. The map also indicates county lines, indian territory, towns, cities, roads, railroads, areas of elevation, and bodies of water.
I have plans to add the web of trails covering the next level of trails paralleling and connecting with the tyt through here after i finish the main body of the tyt, pct, and jmt between tahoe and. Caltopos websites use cookies to optimize your user experience, enhance security, and facilitate social media sharing. Hikers may not pass through yosemite valley on a single wilderness permit. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Note that my maps focus on the tahoe to yosemite and pacific crest trail routes across and around the high elevation areas of emigrant wilderness.
Best hiking trails in emigrant wilderness california. Emigrant wilderness stanislaus national forest dates. If you should seek other waters, nearby emigrant lake should be just what you were seeking. Emigrant wilderness california 2020 all you need to. Jun 01, 2016 emigrant wilderness trail map tom harrison maps map june 1, 2016 by. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Backpack gem lake loop in emigrant wilderness, crabtree. In only 4 miles youll move up emigrant creek from the popular summer lodge and reservoir to reach emigrant lake. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is hetch het which is approximately 15 miles away and has an elevation of 3,870 feet 5,018 feet lower than emigrant wilderness. May 2629 appx 30 mile loop tom harrison trail map temp. With its mellow rolling singletrack, the outandback ride on the emigrant trail is a good choice for novice and intermediate riders. Includes details of wilderness areas, latest sierra wilderness news, resources for planning your trip, and notes from professionals in the field.
Can be a bit annoying when its crowded with backpackersbut amazing when you get to the lakeand super refreshing to take a little swim. Here is a posttrip map courtesy of chris which shows the route we ended up taking. Since no hikers had been out and back, they had little information about the condition of the. Grizzly peak north to kennedy meadows along tahoe to yosemite trail.
The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from august until september. Emigrant trail is a hiking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near lassen volcanic national park, ca. From there we left trail for the first time to follow lily creek up. Emigrant wilderness may 2012 crabtree to buck lake loop. This challenging loop has alpine lakes, awesome views, lush forests, easy off trail scrambling, good water. Pinecrest lake, dodge ridge, relief reservoir, leavitt lake, leavitt meadows, the dardanelles, eagle meadows. Jan 19, 2016 we started our trip with a drive from oakland, ca with a few friends and dogs in tow, stopping at the summit ranger station to obtain our permits for the emigrant wilderness overnight, then continuing on forest roads to the crabtree trailhead. Emigrant wilderness trail map tom harrison maps tom harrison on. Check in at ranger station around noon on saturday as it started to drizzle. The emigrant is most easily accessible from hwy 108 past the town of twain harte with many visitors entering from near pinecrest lake or kennedy meadows. Map of emigrant trail and butterfield trail, grayson county. Usually only found at ranger stations hard to find maps.
Emigrant lake is a magnificent destination for an extended emigrant wilderness adventure. Emigrant lake backpack trail across the heart of the emigrant wilderness. Starting at the southern trailhead, the trail heads downhill along a dirt road. Emigrant wilderness hiking project hiking trail maps.
Looking for a great trail in emigrant wilderness, california. Many other trails crisscross the emigrant wilderness, from leavitt meadow on the east. Wilderness permits and campfire permits are always required. There are no difficult climbs or technical downhills. A wilderness permit is required for camping, you can learn more here. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and. Lily pad lake was just as great as camp lake with large granite boulders to relax on, warm sunshine, and limited mosquitos. The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction. Four lakes loop trinity alps wilderness via long canyon trail head. Emigrant wilderness outline map recreation edit from sonora pass in the north, the pacific crest trail follows a scenic route at the east edge of the emigrant wilderness along the high ridge past leavitt peak, turns further east from kennedy canyon to bond pass, and then heads south down jack main canyon.
The trek from caples lake to emigrant lake leads from the smooth lakeshores of caples lake through the dense forests of the mokelumne wilderness to the small expanse of emigrant lake. This is where the trail over mosquito pass turns south below the nw side of brown bear pass. Fishing is good in the lake and even better along kennedy creek. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Emigrant is also one of the first trails to shed the winter snow, so it also makes a good early season warmup. Kennedy lake has become a classic destination in the emigrant wilderness. Overland emigrant commemorative trail hiking trail. Map of emigrant trail and butterfield trail, grayson. Kennedy meadows pack station loop via kennedy lake to grizzly peak to tyt north to kennedy meadows. The emigrant wilderness of stanislaus national forest is a wilderness area in the sierra nevada. Climbing map of emigrant wilderness mountain project. Whether you carry your own pack or arrange to be packed in by kennedy meadows pack station, emigrant lake is the perfect basecamp for exploring the dozens of lakes scattered about the wilderness just north of yosemite. History runs deep along the wilderness road trail, which roughly follows a path carved by daniel boone in april 1775. We drove an hour from sonora, ca to enter the emigrant wilderness, part of stanislaus national forest.
Uphill riders get the rightofway, even if youre crushing the kom on the areas easiest trail, punter. Coworkers and i spent 4 days hiking in the emigrant wilderness in the stanislaus national forest, california. Emigrant wilderness trail map topo maps by tom harrison. The path later became a route on the louisville and nashville railroad before finally being converted to a railtrail that stretches from a national historic park to a state park. Some are wide, classic mountain lakes while others are quiet, little gems hidden away in the forest. Emigrant wilderness backpacking maps, miles, permits, information. It is an elongated area that extends northeast about 25 miles 40 km in length and up to 15 miles 24 km in width. Definitely download the map to make sure you stay on the trail. A full utm grid is printed on the map to aid with gps navigation. Emigrant wilderness backpacking maps, miles, permits. Backpack gem lake loop in emigrant wilderness, crabtree trailhead. Over 200 miles of designated trails lie within the emigrant wilderness. Download the highresolution version in hikepack for free and use it. Emigrant wilderness trail to cow meadow lake youtube.
Start checking them out and youll be out on the trail in no time. Clicking anywhere within a quandrant will display an info window with the map name, as well as links to download the map to your computer, or order a waterproof printed map. Emigrant wilderness is a protected area in california. Carsoniceberg, emigrant, and mokelumne wilderness areas. Whether you carry your own pack or arrange to be packed in by kennedy meadows pack station, emigrant lake is the perfect basecamp for exploring the dozens of lakes scattered about the wilderness just north of yosemite national park. At an elevation of 8,602 feet, the lake feels distant from all the worldly noise down below.
Carsoniceberg wilderness, eldorado national forest, emigrant wilderness, hoover wilderness, leviathan peak, mokelumne wilderness, night cap peak, stanislaus national forest, toiyabe national forest, yosemite national park. A frequently used trail best suited for crosscountry bikes. Unlike the more northern routes, pioneer wagons could travel this route yearround, as the mountain passes were not blocked by snows. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
To view the most recent 2010 updated and geospatial version of the emigrant wilderness map pdf 9. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension. The avenza maps app offers an alacarte download of single national. Map showing trails to emigrant lake in the emigrant wilderness, along with a trail elevation profile. Emigrant wilderness trail map total escape map shop. Perfect for a day hike reference or extended backpacking adventures. Emigrant trail mountain bike trail in truckee, california. Usda forest service 1400 independence avenue sw washington, d. The singletrack starts off paralleling the north side of prosser creek, but soon turns uphill to the left to cross a dirt road. We head up the drainage and the trail climbs right over the top of big sam, the largest and most prominent peak in the area, affording splendid views of much of the emigrant wilderness. Aug 30, 2016 walking my way home a 360 virtual thruhike of the pacific crest trail 2018 duration.
The trail to the right climbs up to link up with the tyt just a bit to the south along the north edge of summit meadow. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from cherry lake, along the border with yosemite national park. The commemorative emigrant trail can be accessed from a number of points along the way. The southern emigrant trail was a major land route for immigration into california from the eastern united states that followed the santa fe trail to new mexico during the california gold rush. The trail to the left climbs to the unmarked trail junction along the tahoe to yosemite trail a few yards from the grizzly peak and emigrant pass trail junctions.
The emigrant wilderness is located on the upper western slope of the central sierra nevada mountain range and is contiguous with the yosemite wilderness to its south, the carsoniceberg wilderness just to the north, and the hoover wilderness to the east. Emigrant wilderness backpacking sierra club outings. The area covered extends from the golden trout wilderness in the south to yosemite and the emigrant wilderness in the north. Commemorative overland emigrant trail mountain bike trail. Soaring peaks cradle the lake on three sides while acres of lush meadow spread at its foot. Night 2835f day 5060f crabtree trail head to upper buck loop.
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