Fishing photography swimming backpacking hiking dog friendly easy parking forest lake romantic scenic photos. Firewood was ample, the stars were brilliant and the nights were cool and quiet. The latest map of emigrant wilderness lists it as only occasionally maintained. Backpack to bear lake emigrant wilderness, crabtree.
For more information, see my favorite books on the sierra nevada. I hunted yolla bolly last year and while i certainly had success it wasnt quite the wilderness experience i was looking for. The plan was to hike into deer lake and use that as a base camp to fish deer, upper and lower buck lakes, wood lake and long lake. From here we quickly reached the junctions to wire and long lakes, and then down along a cascading stream to deer lake. Other creatures around this area are deer, gray foxs, fish and mosquitoes.
There is the possibility of day hiking to emigrant lake or huckleberry lakes. Our hike started at gianelli cabin trail head, then to deer lake, then emigrant lake, then buck lake, then bear lake. There are endless opportunities for multiday hikes from gianelli cabin, try heading toward long lake 10miles, deer lake 11miles, or emigrant lake 15miles for some solitude, fishing. Emigrant wilderness, long lake, national forests, sierra nevada, stanislaus national forest. I had time for one last weekend trip to the sierra before winter. For fishing, deer lake may have been a little too cold, although we tried. Back in the 1850s when grizzly adams led a small expedition east across sonora pass via the emigrant trail, he described encountering all sorts of wildlife, including a. Crabtree trail emigrant wilderness stanislaus national forest ca. Wed planned a loop of sorts, leavitt lake, over to high emigrant lake, down to emigrant lake, over to huckleberry, around to cow meadow lake and back to emigrant, exiting via. Only the northern first mile of the long lake trail is shown on the topographical maps. Aspen meadow pack station operates in the stanislaus national forest and emigrant wilderness under permit from the. Pretty little camp lake is only a little more than an hours hike from the crabtree trailhead south of pinecrest.
It is accessible only to hikers and equestrians via the popular deer lake trail. Emigrant wilderness sierra nevada kingdom california. Emigrant wildernesswestside sierra fly fishing the sierra. Fishing is very good, except for midseason slow down. Gluttons for punishment, we went back to the emigrant wilderness again, this time with nikki, stephs friend, in tow. Next up was deer lake prettier and larger than jewelry lake. Went backpacking and fishing to emigrant wilderness. Trail map, trip description, camping spots, photos, fishing guide, wilderness permits. This book is considered the best hiking guide available for the region. Granite dome, emigrant wilderness, ca fishing backpack, national forest. But at least we could enjoy the scenery while we were there. Another amazing campsite not far from a beautiful lake deep in the emigrant wilderness backcountry.
Home forums campfire posttrip reports emigrant wilderness may 2012 crabtree to buck lake loop viewing 10 posts 1 through 10 of 10 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends. Leaving buck lake, we will sometimes hike under a canopy of hemlock or lodgepole pine. We hiked in late september which is a great time to experience the sierras. Camp lake is a small tarn located in the emigrant wilderness in tuolumne county, california, approximately 10 km 6. In a couple of weeks, ill be backpacking in the emigrant wilderness for the first time for four days and four nights. Camped at relief reservoir, emigrant lake, huckleberry lake, and deer lake. This year, thinking about heading over more inland, towards emigrant lake.
You could spend days exploring the area around deer lake and never grow weary of your exploits. Buck lakes are tucked away deep in the emigrant wilderness, with 20 other lakes within a three mile radius. But its much less crowded than its neighbor to the south, offering more solitude. The trail to deer lake wildflowers, panoramic views, tranquil lakes. Huckleberry lake, emigrant wilderness register forum list calendar active topics forum help. Thinking about blackbird lake, maybe huckleberry lake also. We woke up early and had a great second day fishing rainbows in buck meadow creek and. Deer lake rests deep in the emigrant wilderness amidst dozens of other lakes, each one as scenic and inviting as the next. I am planning a trip to go fishing in the emigrant wilderness, just north of yosemite. And after seeing three people at the first ford at emigrant lake in the morning, we hadnt seen another hiker all day. Deer lake was also very pretty and had a very nice camp site. 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. Blue lakes, beautiful granite and forests, trout fishing, and hiking to reset mind, body and.
I received some other actionable beta from folks on the trail fishing was best at deer and wood lake or lower buck and wood lake depending on whom i spoke. Emigrant wilderness loop trail california alltrails. The weekend started benignly enough, roger i met at the kennedy meadows campground on saturday for a week of backpacking and fishing in the emigrant wilderness. While books and official sites are helpful, i am always left with a sense of uncertainty about the adventure. Deer lake hike emigrant wilderness sonora pass vacations. The lake is considered a premier destination for the emigrant wilderness. Chewing gum lake is another nice destination for those looking for a moderate dayhike3. P decided to do a little fishing again, but with the wind right in his face, he thought it might make more sense to head over to the north side of the lake. Bring a deck of cards or a book and enjoy the sounds of nature around you. We spent a couple of nights here, fishing in the mornings and evenings, and relaxing in the shade during the day. The lake is nearly 2 miles long with good camping on either end.
Hunting emigrant wilderness zone d6 shooters forum. Kennedy meadows backpacking south to relief reservoir. Cross country backpack journey emigrant wilderness. Emigrant wilderness, crabtree trailhead to gem lake ben. Wire lake to spring meadow route hiking trail, twain harte. 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.
This backpack trip will travel through emigrant wilderness and. Backpacking kennedy meadows pack station to relief reservoir in emigrant wilderness. Does anyone have any recommendations or know of which lakes are a must. Aspen meadow pack station operates in the stanislaus national forest and emigrant wilderness under permit from the u. Good camp sites, limited firewood, stock feed scarce. See more ideas about wilderness, trek and pct trail. Entering the emigrant wilderness, near pinecrest at the crabtree trailhead, we will be hiking past many beautiful lakes and volcanic, granite peaks and domes within the central california sierra nevada. Excellent fly fishing stream above and below the lake. We headed back up to the main trail then turned left towards deer lake, then gem lake, then piute lake, piute meadow, and finally camp lake. Can lake, where we encountered our troop of boy scouts happily fishing away. We came to buck lake after leaving emigrant and a little after buck lake we ran into a group of 4 who said there was a large fire in little yosemite valley, which had forced them to change plans and backpack in emigrant wilderness instead. The lonely backcountry lakes of the emigrant wilderness. Since deer are hunted in the emigrant wilderness during hunting season, the deer tend to be fairly elusive.
Backpacking kennedy lake in emigrant wilderness near sf. Looking to fish the lakes gem, buck, deer, long, wire. Once a good fishing lake for brook trout, camp lake is no longer stocked by. We were only one of two day hiking groups on the trail. If you should seek other waters, nearby emigrant lake should be just what you were seeking. Topo hiking trail map, miles and elevations, videos, information.
Now in its 9th edition, the completely updated and revised sierra north showcases new trips and old favorites in regions such as desolation wilderness, emigrant wilderness, the proposed castle peak wilderness, and the worldfamous yosemite national park. Just back from a wonderful trip this last weekend, leaving from crabtree cabin for a series of lakes in the backcountry of emigrant wilderness. Shes one of those athletic types, so we let her carry the stove and water filter to slow her down. Two men were fishing on some rocks jutting out into the lake. We stopped on the shore to begin the futile task of trying to filter water. Camped the first night at gem lake and regretted that decision. One wandered off and got lost, somehow heading toward deer lake, where he saw a. The stream fishing is also exceptional above and below deer lake.
Ive gone 6 days off trail in ansel adams and had a blast, never saw another person. I am headed up to emigrant wilderness departing from crabtree trail and staying out for 23 nights. Heres a blog entry the lonely backcountry lakes of the emigrant wilderness. Emigrant wilderness backpacking loop marcus hellberg.
The emigrant wilderness is the gentlest part of the gentle wilderness, perhaps. Buck lakes fishing emigrant wilderness daves sierra fishing. We started at crabtree, down into pine valley, past grouse lake and up over the groundhog meadow pass into louse canyon. A good triangle of rainbow lakes exists a few miles north in upper buck lake, deer lake and cow meadow lake. We focused on the stream coming in to the lake as we could see all the fish sitting. If you like our fishing map and information on how to fish this lake, we have many more hunting and fishing maps, here is a. Some are wide, classic mountain lakes while others are quiet, little gems hidden away in the forest. Because camping is prohibited along the shoreline most backpackers continue on another mile and a quarter to larger bear lake, leaving camp lake to the anglers camp lake s 7,600foot elevation makes it a good choice for an early summer trip soon after the snow melts. Ultralight krocadiles, rooster tails, mepps and panther martins can also be trolled or fancasted from the bank on almost any of the emigrant wilderness lakes. Contains rainbows and brookies, some in trophy size. Fine four day backpacking trip in emigrant wilderness. If its one thing that the emigrant wilderness is not at this time of year, is deserted.
Moving up the drainage into the 9,000foot elevation and sparse alpine ecosystem, theres a nice combination of lakes. The scenery is excellent, but the trails require somewhat less climbing. Fishing is among the most popular activities to do at this location. We were hoping to make a loop from crabtree trail head to deer lake piute lake, gem lake on one way and follow the meadow creek to grouse lake. There is good fishing for rainbow trout and good campsites around the northern end of the lake. Backpacking emigrant wilderness and yosemite, august, 2014. Emigrant wilderness area is located in tuolumne county. Emigrant wilderness lake tour 929 to 102 backpacking light. Like yosemite, it has towering granite mountains and spectacular alpine lakes. Any tips or pointers for fishing backing in that area. Emigrant wilderness may 2012 crabtree to buck lake loop. Yes it is fall and cold but my favorite time to catch my breath for some backpacking and fishing. Emigrant wilderness is in stanislaus national forest, north of yosemite.
The lake is a popular base for fishing parties since it has good camp sites and is the center of a large group of nearby lakes. Ben schifrin in his 1980 book, emigrant wilderness and northwestern yosemite, says that lower wire lake is his favorite subalpine camp in the western emigrant basin. Hike from gianellis cabin to deer lake in the emigrant wilderness. Home forums campfire posttrip reports emigrant wilderness lake tour 929 to 102 viewing 9 posts 1 through 9 of 9 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx rbtr drop backcountry feathered friends campsaver. There are also good campsites and fishing at upper wire lake. The other deer my family and i got in california were a little further.
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