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. 5-star camping at Upper Buck Lake. Backpacked to West Fork Cherry Creek on way back to car. where we camped for the night. Once we set up camp we took a short walk to the top of a nearby ridge and got an amazing view: a huge granite slope that led down to Big Lake (see the first 3 pictures at the top of this page). Turn left on Cherry Lake Road (Forest Road 1N07). Drove from Santa Rosa to Jennifer's home in Oakland, then drove to the Crabtree trailhead in Stanislaus National Forest and backpacked to Grouse Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. Other Websites Reaching the summit requires a long approach but a relatively easy class 3 scramble via the south face. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. I used to sneer at those who used packers, ... Just southwest of Kole is an easy ridge with great views of the Emigrant. Gerrard Consulting. Enjoy a layover day to relax or explore the expansive panoramas and pristine lakes (including a rare Sierra lake with a wide sandy beach), each with its own unique beauty. The peak is an eroded granitoid dome and otherwise not very remarkable but the surrounding area is quite scenic with an abundance of subalpine and alpine wildflowers, pine trees, lakes, and granite ridges. Good productivity with no spawning areas. Favorite Photos/Videos The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. I'm looking for general advice and, if possible, answers to these questions: 1. CAMPFIRES. The 2 shortest approaches to Gillett Mountain are described below. Here are all of the backpacking trips Jennifer and Bob have taken © 2006-2020 SummitPost.org. All Rights Reserved. We arrived at the Aspen Meadow Pack Station in good time. Starting from Cherry Lake / Shingle Springs Trailhead (~16.5 miles): From Groveland: Travel east on Hwy 120 from Groveland about 13.8 miles. Map of day hike to Yellowhammer cabins (dark blue, very rough idea) then to Big Lake and back to Pingree Lake (light blue, very rough idea) - about 6 miles day hiking: Dinner: Lentil curry with squash and side of spinach. Fair camp sites, some stock feed. Monday, July 30: Crabtee Trailhead to Pingree Lake. Emigrant Wilderness: August 2012. Panther Martin spinners work especially well in the Emigrant! Travel approximately 30 miles to the Cherry Valley Campground sign. Emigrant Lake 16.9 Huckleberry Lake 21.1 Trailhead: Crabtree Huckleberry Lake 19.1 Elevation: 7,160’ Destination Trail 1.8Miles Lake Valley Trail 0.1 Pine Valley Trail 1.4 2.6 Chewing Gum Lake 4.4 Emigrant Pass 10.4 Bear Lake Summit Meadow 12.1 Groundhog Mdw 6.93.9 Lake Valley 5.2 So typically the most popular time to climb the mountain is from June through October. It is possible to camp at the overlook on a broad ridge between Pingree and Big Lakes. Jennifer and I both did in fact end up getting a great rinse off in the spa (see pic of Jennifer below) - I went at another time when nobody was around, since I did not have a swimsuit. We also realized we could just make out parts of the long Yellowhammer Lake, which we would visit tomorrow. We got to the Crabtree trailhead around noon, ate our lunches and headed out. Here are some links for local conditions. Viewing 9 posts - 1 through 9 (of 9 total) ... Pingree Lake, Kole Lake, Leighton Lake, Karls Lake and Red Can Lake. 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. Turn left onto Crabtree Rd for 4.9 miles until you reach the trailhead and campground. August, 2012, Pine Valley view from ridge above Camp Lake, Emigrant Wilderness, Other Backpacking, Hiking, and Road Trips, "The Most Dangerous Man in Overland Park, Web master and wife dedicate themselves to local development issues". Just back from a wonderful trip this last weekend, leaving from Crabtree Cabin for a series of lakes in the backcountry of Emigrant Wilderness: four days, 34 miles, great view Or continue hiking all the way to the High Sierra Wonderland of Granite Overlook. Lower Emigrant Wilderness Shorter Loop ist ein 20.6 Meilen langer, moderat besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Pinecrest, Kalifornien. Pingree Lake Piute Lake Rosasco Lake Wood Lake Yellowhammer Lake Gianelli's Trail Head Chewing Gum Lake Granite Lake Long Lake Spring Meadow Toejam ... Aspen Meadow Pack Station operates in the Stanislaus National Forest and Emigrant Wilderness under permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Or continue hiking all the way to the High Sierra Wonderland of Granite Overlook. You can also call the Summit ranger station for current conditions. 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. Leighton Lake. Bear canisters are required by federal law in most areas of Yosemite National Park, however they are not currently required in the Emigrant Wilderness Area and the area around Gillett Mountain. Video suggestion: All videos shown below are very short and HD (1080p). It is possible to camp at the overlook on a broad ridge between Pingree and Big Lakes. The hardest part of this climb is getting there!
It's what makes Pingry more than just another prep school with an admittedly gorgeous campus. After 1/4 mile, turn left on the unnamed dirt road to the northeast towards Shingle Springs. 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. About 150 ft north of where the Kibbie Ridge Trail fords the East Fork Cherry Creek, a low use trail splits off to the north following the North Fork Cherry Creek. Er führt entlang eines Sees und vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten. The best fishing within the Southern Emigrant Wilderness is within it's lakes. The lake has several campsites. I picked up my Emigrant Wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station right after it opened at 8:30 am. (1), Groveland Ranger Station, for Cherry Lake Trailhead: (209) 962-7825, Summit Ranger Station, for Sonora Pass trailheads: (209) 965-3434, Bridgeport Ranger Station, for Sonora Pass trailheads: (760) 932-7070. Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking Trip August 11 - 18, 2020 Bob and Jennifer: 7 Nights, 8 Days, 25 Miles Backpacking, 12 Miles Day Hiking See Favorite Photos/Videos, Day by Day Narrative and Photos, Emigrant Wilderness Map, Equipment/Food/Supply Notes. We also saw fish and a snake in one large puddle. Depending on your point of entry and which direction you are coming from, call one of the following ranger stations for wilderness permits. As far as I can find out it is a horsehair worm, one variety of which will infect a grasshopper or other insect, then later take over its brain and make it jump in a pool of water and drown, while the worm escapes into the water. Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › Emigrant Wilderness Lake Tour 9/29 to 10/2. Very cool. Although the creek was mostly dry, it did have puddles in which fish swam. Continue past the campground and drive acrosss the dam on the southern end of the lake. From Crabtree Trailhead: Follow the trail south to Pine Valley and then take the trail split east towards Groundhog Meadow. Day 2Today would be all overland hiking. Sunday, July 29: The flight out. Campfires are prohibited above 9000 feet, and no campfires are allowed within ½ mile of Emigrant Lake. These free permits are required year-round. 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. The east, west and south sides can be climbed more easily. For more info on how to protect your food (and Sierra Bears) check out the bear section. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. […] Along the way we were passed by mule/horse teams. We started at Crabtree, down into Pine Valley, past Grouse Lake and up over the Groundhog Meadow “pass” into Louse Canyon. The EWA is best known as a backpacker destination; the trails are mostly well maintained and easy to navigate. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact This is Pingree Lake, in one of the remote sections of the Emigrant Wilderness. Summer or Winter: (209) 965-3402. Gem Lake Base Camp. Apply to become a Cross Country …

Team: Landmark's front pack was calm and poised entering the woods just behind Pingree's top runners. They ate leaves, drank water from the lake, then left. The easiest route to the summit seems to be the south slope, which is a relatively simple 15-minute class 3 scramble over mostly broken granite slabs and a few boulders. The plan is to head from Crabtree and go to Pingree or Big lake. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. The Dardenelles. During this part of the trip we met Sarah and Josiah. Another access is further south at Lake Eleanor at Shingle Springs trailhead. The area had … Map of backpack from Grouse Lake to campsite just after Gem Lake junction where trail crosses Buck Meadow Creek (trail near solid blue line) - about 4.9 miles backpacking: We backpacked from Buck Meadow Creek to Pingree Lake, where we would stay for the next 3 nights. After finishing the first time and getting completely dressed, I noticed my glasses had slipped in and sat at the bottom of the spa, so I got naked again and retrieved them. The trail is primarily used for hiking and backpacking and is best used from August until September. This is a moderate out and back trail in Emigrant Wilderness. This trip is located in the Emigrant Wilderness on the Stanislas National Forest. They returned around 6 AM the next morning and did the same. I also planned to do some off-trail exploration in the high country. OK! At the Yellowhammer cabins there was a metal door with names carved on it, including a heart with: Barbara Morhauser San Mateos and Herrick Morgan Pacificas. The climbing season varies each year depending on how much snow the area receives during the winter months, which impacts trailhead access. Campfires are prohibited above 9000 feet, and no campfires are allowed within ½ mile of Emigrant Lake. Gem Lake offers expansive views of the Sierra Nevada Northern Yosemite and Emigrant Wilderness. Emigrant Wilderness - granite dome lakes << Hiking In Emigrant Summary Granite Dome Hike >> Stats to Reach Lakes. THE SIERRA GEEZERS: Me, Pingree Lake, Emigrant Wilderness: HOME. Kibbie Ridge, Kennedy Meadows, Crabtree and Bell Meadow are the most frequented. Jennifer lent them a map and they later mailed it back to her with a thank you letter. This is Pingree Lake, in one of the remote sections of the Emigrant Wilderness. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. I actually found Barbara on Facebook and she confirmed that engraving was made when she was 20 years old. Backpacked to Camp Lake on way back to car. On Monday September 21st me, Brent and Steve headed over to Pinecrest to pick up our wilderness permit and begin a four day backpacking trip into the Emigrant Wilderness. Reaching the summit requires a long approach but a relatively easy class 3 scramble via the south face. Search for: Home; About; Summer School; Resources; Blog; Contact Emigrant Wilderness TR - BackcountryForum.com. Planning and Permits. (Elevation gain of 870 feet and loss of 2,150 feet.) The Dardenelles. Emigrant Wilderness, located south of Hwy. If you ARE interested in going, we'll include a … Back packing in Emigrant Wilderness: Crabtree Camp to Gem Lake ... Big and Pingree Lakes ... Leor Pantilat 2,760 views. This trail goes by Camp Lake, No Camping, and Crabtree Camp. At the Yellowhammer cabins there was a metal door with names carved on it, including a heart with: Barbara Morhauser San Mateos and Herrick Morgan Pacificas. It looked more than 200 feet to Bob, but the topomap was definite. Pingree Lake Area: 18 acres ... 13 Miles 5.5 Hours Overnight Trip High mountain, alpine lake; occupies a glacial bench in granite basin. Camp. From Tuolumne:  Take Buchanan Road, which turns into Cottonwood Road (Forest Road 1N04). The distance of Gillett Mountain from the nearest trailhead adds complexity to winter climbing. There is along Cherry Creek a hole in the rock bed filled with water and through which water flows, which is exactly deep enough and wide enough to stand in and get a thorough rinsing. We spent Labor Day weekend hiking cross-country to Hyatt Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness--an adventure we're glad we did, but not one that we would recommend without reservation. From the Box Spring trailhead, you can reach the following lakes: Chain Lakes: 5 small lakes less than 7 acres each at 7586' elevation.2.2 miles from the trailhead. Turn right (east) on FR-1N04 and drive acrosss the dam. Emigrant Wilderness, September 2010 Back to other trips. Day by day photos and narrative follow these. Contains small Rainbows and Brookies but difficult to fish due to the shallow nature of the lakes. The Emigrant Wilderness is over 100,000 acres with over 80 lakes within a granite basin filled with granitic domes, ridges, and small hills. Pingree Lake is a great place to visit for more than one day, Emigrant Wilderness - Pingree Lake is a great place to camp nearby. Software Assurance and Technology Consulting. Day hike from Pingree Lake to Yellowhammer cabins to Big Lake and back to Pingree Lake. Notes: The Southern Emigrant Wilderness borders Yosemite National Park. The best troutin’ is in the more remote lakes, many located in the southwestern portion of the area. Gem Lake Base Camp. Elevation: +3000ft. From Shingle Springs Trailhead:  Follow the Kibbie Ridge Trail north and east 15.1 miles all the way to Lord Meadow. Santa Rosa, CA Images Continue on Cherry Lake Road for approximately 23.5 miles to Cottonwood Road (Forest Road 1N04). There is a variety of trailheads the angler can use as departure points. 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