Journals. Also: cows with loud bells. I haven’t adventured much off of Sonora Pass, so I immediately said yes! You'll need a permit for this loop so make sure to stop by the Summit District Ranger Station in Pinecrest to pick yours up. Day 4 we hiked the final 5 miles and drove home The trail is super super easy to identify and follow, which is awesome. Elevation gain: 1,200 feet. Dont miss it. We the walked along Cherry Creek (East Fork), for a bit, which was quite pretty, as shown here (35 seconds). The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking. It would have been nice to stay one more night or go on a weekend where it wasn’t freezing. Permits are easily acquired at any of the Ranger Stations and up to 15 backpackers can be accommodated on a trek. All of these are lovely, but if I do it again I'll push on to Jewelery Lake for the first night and maybe spend a night at Upper or Lower Buck Lakes instead of Wood. The lake has an average surface area of 806 acres (3.26 km 2), and an average volume of 40,530 acre feet (49,990,000 m 3). https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crabtree-trail We will camp near pristine alpine lakes. Did this loop Sunday 8/16 through Wednesday 8/19. There is a peak between Gem and Jewelry Lake to climb to watch the best sunset of your life. Only a few bites at Grouse but didn't even break out the Deet. We cut through to Gem lake to get to Deer Lake. You can camp there. Mosquitoes were definitely heavy but manageable, also watch out for the big biting ants. Just got back. I’d much rather hike down the south trail than up it, so I’d do the route clockwise if I went again. Camped at Camp, Upper Buck and Grouse. Not as rugged as some Sierra landscapes, this one was still appealing. It was a pretty moderate hike. I loved it, just wish I would have been more prepared for how hard it would be. On Monday, we hiked out the entire 12 miles back to the trailhead. Crabtree Camp Trailhead is open from June to November but depending on the snow levels opening and closing dates vary. A ranger that I met on the trail the day before said that he’d heard anglers catch 25-inch trouts there. No mosquitos! Flight. Definitely could be done with one overnight! But where are all the people? Happy Hiking! This trail goes by Camp Lake and Crabtree Camp. As with Huckleberry and Twin Lake, no one else was present. Very beautiful. One day we hiked up through Salt Lick Meadow to Wire Lakes and Long Lake. Crabtree Camp has plentiful parking although can get busy during the summer vacation season. This trip idea belongs to Tal, and he is undisputably The Host; please direct all meaningful questions to him. Only one or two other groups at each lake each night but we started on a Monday. Sure, some of those other lakes require a lot of up-and-down and round-about hiking, but Buck Lakes will provide enough great fishing to keep you busy for a long weekend in the back country. Grouse Lake is small. Crabtree (Emigrant Lake) hiking trail in Tuolumne County, California. There were mosquitos too, but not so many above 8k ft yet. There were some beautiful lakes that popped up and I only ran into a single rancher the entire way back until I was about a mile to the trailhead. Great trip. Driving to the Sierra. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. There wasn’t water between wood lake (the one after lower buck lake) and grouse lake (6ish miles) so plan to pack water accordingly! Camp Lake is a perfect resting spot half way in but before moving on to Bear Lake make sure and climb up to the top of the granite on the south side of the lake for magnificent views overlooking Pine Valley. Also, the crossing at Wood Lake was too deep, so we had to hike an extra mile to get around. The water was refreshing for a dip days 2 and 3! Bear Lake rests on Lily Creek just inside the Emigrant Wilderness. There are several areas where the trail is rocky and easy to lose, just keep an eye on your map. Check out other trails in the Emigrant Wilderness Area. Definitely will be back to do a longer loop. Climbing. Distance: 5 miles. This peaceful, alpine lake makes for a perfect one day getaway during the summer months and to escape the heat of the foothills. The hot, pulled pork sandwiches were delicious. People go off the trail to the south side. I barely made it through each days and was so wiped out every day it was difficult to enjoy the beauty of the trail. High 80, low 47. Took 4 hours up and 3 hours down for this first-timer with a 30lb pack (including food and water). lly. Day 4 – Gem Lake to Crabtree Trailhead. The hike is definitely buggy, but with magic bug repellent lotion (Ultrathon) and mosquito nets for our faces, we were fine. Yes, get water when you can. June 19, 2020. :-) This trip, we decided to go in to Granite Lake, which is sort of off-trail, though not by huge amounts. In this case look out for rock stacks to lead the way. if you stop moving they will eat you a live. Early summer, after the snow melts, is arguably the best time for this hike since the lakes and creeks are at capacity. Spent the first night at the trailhead, the Gem Lake, then Wood Lake. Then off to Buck Lake. Long Way to Long Lake – Emigrant Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest. Almost no mosquitos! Day 2 – High Emigrant Lake to Frasier Lakes, with perhaps the most stunning camp view you’ll ever see. It has an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 m) above sea level. Sugar Pine Railroad Grade (Strawberry Branch). I want to come back in the spring or early summer to see the flowers and running water. Camping at Bear Lake, however, is limited to a single night. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. Horse Meadow looked cool. This lake is easily approachable from Crabtree Camp. This place is magical. Day 3 Grouse Lake (the least pretty (20 miles in) of the lakes, but the camping is quite lovely - get back up into the rocks to avoid the skeeters). She's one of those athletic types, so we let her carry the stove and water filter to slow her down. 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. The TripOur journey starts at the Crabtree Trailhead and climbs through forests to reach the high country, where we will find sparsely vegetated granitic valleys and lush meadows. The lakes on the way are all pretty great and makes for a great hike with lots of little stops at lakes on your way. All in all it was a great trip and I'll be back to venture further to Buck lakes and Emigrant lake in the future. The trail to Bear Lake is easy to follow and all the intersections are well marked, however, various parts of the trail traverse over granite caps which make it easy to lose sight of the main trail. Ariend and I hiked this one week ago over 4 days, starting late Friday (around 6:30). of gear, food, and drinks) for the “drop camp”. Nice hike this time of year. Along the way, we stopped for lunch and to pick up crickets at a gas & bait shop near Angels Camp. The rocky shore dropped deep into the lake and offered trout places to hide. Part 1. The trail runs along the north side. A buddy and I hiked most of this loop August 27 - 30. With easy walking distance are a number other great lakes. The trail is in good condition and the snow has melted. On the way, we passed multiple lakes and about 6 people who were backpacking and one day hiker. Suddenly, I saw a big trout come up for a bite. We started off at the Gianelli Cabin trailhead (elevation 8580’) behind the Pinecrest Ranger Station late Friday afternoon. Go clockwise. Fall 2008: Emigrant Wilderness A Cross Country Ramble in the Emigrant Wilderness Part 1 - Crabtree to Boundary Lake . Food . There was also a cold snap that weekend, so nighttime temperatures were freezing, bring layers. The reflection of light at sunset on the granite mountains is really magical as the mountains turn pink and gold. No issues at night, either. Emigrant Lake was much larger than any of the lakes I visited the day before. This was very strenuous and was made way slower by all the snow on the south trail. Day 1 Camp Lake (3 miles in) I stood and watched the lake for a few minutes. Beautiful place. At 72-years of age, I finally got on one of those horses and rode 12 hours out to the lake. There was a fire near Bear Lake that brought smoke into the skies on Wednesday. Anyway, so warm overnight I didn't need my sleeping bag. We were fortunate to have great weather and almost no mosquitos. Admittedly Grouse was a bit subpar for the area. Did this loop over the weekend! Deer Lake rests deep in the Emigrant Wilderness amidst dozens of other lakes, each one as scenic and inviting as the next. The highlights of this hike are of course Bear Lake but also Camp Lake (about halfway in), gorgeous vistas and several lush meadows. So more people. Overall, stunning scenery. Backpacking in the Emigrant Wilderness! The hike out the next day (it is a loop) was mostly downhill. Lake choked with lilly pads and only a small area to access the water. “That’s a lot of cars,” we both exclaimed simultaneously as we arrived at the Crabtree Trailhead. Check with the Summit Ranger District for area status before visiting. Loved it. There are trout at Jewelry Lake, Deer Lake, and the Buck Lakes, however, they are difficult to catch, easily spooked with a light bite. If you should seek other waters, nearby Emigrant Lake should be just what you were looking for. Length 17.7 mi Elevation gain 3264 ft Route type Out & back. For true backpackers! This trip would start out at the Crabtree trailhead close to the site of my first outing of the FY08 backpacking season. You will hike several miles on pure granite. Very few people, I didn’t see anyone between emigrant lake and huckleberry lake. We hiked the full loop. The trailhead at Crabtree Camp is easily accessible by most vehicles despite the three miles of forest service dirt road (4N26), which is maintained for passenger vehicles. I’ve annotated every photo so please read the photo journal for a full description. Bear Lake sits just inside the Emigrant Wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. That was amazing!! Lots of variety in views and terrain which kept it exciting the whole way. Each site offers water, 50-amp electrical service, sewer, and 14' x 50' pads to accommodate larger RV's. Emigrant Lake is a reservoir located 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Ashland, Oregon, at the southern end of the Rogue Valley. Bugs were few, mainly in the meadows. From Sonora, we turned east up Hwy 108, through Twain Harte and … I sure was sore, but it was worth it. We drove out Friday night, camped at the trailhead, and started on the trail at 8 am Saturday morning. Crabtree Trail Head Bear Lake Big Lake Buck Lake Camp Lake Cow Meadow Lake Deer Lake ... My uncle talked for years about the trout in Huckleberry Lake, and I’ve always wanted to go there. Crabtree Trailhead is serviced by a very affordable Aspen Meadow Pack Station The cost is $200 per person (maximum of 75 lbs. You will pass Camp like about 2 … Trail is a bit rocky, 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. At Emigrant Lake we were not allowed to have a fire, the first time for that. We hiked three miles in Friday night and camped Saturday night at wood lake before hiking out in the morning. The hike is about 9 miles round trip. Fall is a close second due to the color change of the wonderful aspens. The trail this time of year is doable and open. It's about 10 miles by that route. Photos. Elevation loss: 1,500 feet. At the junction to Horse Meadow we met a single woman hiker who was from Oakland, as is Jennifer. You ... An alternative - and to some backpackers' minds an easier - route to Deer Lake is to begin at Crabtree Camp and head out past Camp Lake, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, and then on to Deer Lake. No matter when you come you will likely encounter quite a few backpackers due to the proximity to the Emigrant Wilderness. Bear cansare not required. Crabtree TH to Bear Lake. Rounded granite domes, alpine meadows, cascading streams, and stately forests greet backpackers on the 14-mile journey to the lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. We'll hike mostly on trail through classic Emigrant country past appropriately named Jewelry and Gem lakes and crossing Cherry and Piute Creeks. The Packer will transfer our camping gear and backpacks to a drop point near Gem Lake. Off the beaten path, including a road that turns into gravel and potholes (our VW Golf did fine at slow speeds and with proper road assessment to navigate the deeper holes) I did an overnight and after I set up my tent I did not go out How to find us. I downloaded an offline map from maps.me that I preferred to using the AllTrails map. Part 2. Last 2 miles to get to Crabtree were gravel road but easily passable with my 17yo 2WD car! Day 6: On our last night, we may choose to camp at Piute Meadow, or Lily Pad Lake or Grouse Lake. All streams and creeks are dried up. What an amazing place with great fishing and super nice spots to stop and camp. Plenty of lakes to grab water from, though in mid-day, the heat got to me and I ended up without water on an incline. We detoured to Bear Lake first, which was pretty crowded. The Gem Lake Loop is located in Emigrant Wilderness, which borders Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park, and offers incredible views, smaller crowds, and diverse terrain. Most backpackers take two days to make the 13-mile hike from the Kennedy Meadows trailhead to Emigrant Lake deep in the Emigrant Wilderness. We stayed there all three nights and did day hikes from there. Gem Lake via Crabtree Trailhead is a 17.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Day 0: Travel to Trail Head. This is definitely much harder than I imagined! Day 2 Deer Lake, Northside ( 10 miles in) Camping gear must be dropped off at the loading dock very early in the morning. Tons of variety. Over the 4th of July weekend, my friend Blair invited me out on a girls’ only trip out to Granite Lake in Emigrant Wilderness. Lots of obvious camp sites there. You can enter Emigrant from Yosemtie (Boundary Lake), Hwy 108 (Crabtree, Gianelli Cabin, and Kennedy Meadows), or the Sonora Pass (Leavitt Peak). Dogs are also able to use this trail. Pinecrest, CA. Backpacking in Emigrant Wilderness: Crabtree Camp to Gem Lake. Trailhead to Huckleberry lake on Saturday and then back to Crabtree on Sunday. Campsite elevation: 7,600 feet. Emigrant Lake is a local oasis nestled between the hills of Ashland and a great opportunity to get away from it all without having to go too far from home. the North side has plenty of shade and the terrain is lovely and changes as you hike. We went counter clockwise just to give us a shorter way out. Start and end at the Crabtree Trailhead. Views are similar to Yosemite (afterall, it's just a bit north of the park - same Sierra's). Water is not as frequent, though it shouldn't be an issue to fill up in the morning, at lunch, then finally at camp. 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