There is a junction with the trail up to Black Basin Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike. Then I went 0.8 miles down Deer Creek to Deer Creek Camp at 5900 feet elevation, 9.4 miles from the trailhead. This popular trail follows Swift Creek to its origin at Horseshoe Lake. It’s about building relationships with the outdoors and each other. Spots 0.

Before heading out, check the national forest’s trail reports for info on downed trees, the current snowline, and whether or not the creeks are passable. 2. There are campsites every mile or two. I love the trail system through the Swift Creek watershed. On paper, the hike to Horseshoe Lake looked intimidating. This is where we connect to the Trinity Alps Long Canyon to Emerald Lake. Other large mammals in the area are black bear and mountain lions. BEST WILDLIFEMorris Meadows, along popular Stuart Fork Trail, has black bears galore, says Alpert.

Total Time Hiking: 9 hrs 30 mins. I didn't see any good campsites here - the slopes were pretty steep. Drinking water from the lake. One or two awesome tent spots can be found on this outcropping where you are surrounded by water on nearly every side. The first two nights were wonderful down in Mumford meadows but the weather changed without any notice. Oregon Hikers Field Guide is built as a collaborative effort by its user community. Jepson-Johnstone Loop + Indian Beach Nature Trail. The hike up to Granite Lake is through trees. “These fish know winter is coming and they’ll gobble up any fly that’s put near them,” says Alpert. I then walked down Swift Creek back to the trailhead, 9.2 miles from Horseshoe Lake. This can be very dangerous in the spring. BEST FAMILY CAMPINGTucked into a small, forested basin, Hidden Lake may be more modest than higher-elevation hikes, but it’s a great spot to introduce kids to backpacking, says Anthony Alpert (below). It’s about protecting what sustains us. There are places to wander off trail above both Horseshoe and Ward lakes. If you go right (North) it goes over to Black Basin/the head of Bear Creek. It’s about nourishment and learning. The Trinity Alps Long Canyon to Emerald Lake continues down Deer Creek. Trinity Alps, Granite Lake and Horseshoe lake trail report 6/18/17 Granite lake is accesible with no snow on the trail and no downed logs. There's a junction with the Bear Creek Trail that goes up a little higher and then down Bear Creek about 4 miles to Swift Creek. There was one meadow in which it was somewhat confusing which way to go because the signs had been destroyed, but luckily someone put a shard that said “oe Lake” on the right-hand trail, so I didn’t end up on the wrong trail. BEST OVERNIGHT For high rewards and low effort, head to Granite Lake, in a sheer-walled basin that delivers on the lake’s name. A few hundred yards up the hill gets you to Horseshoe Lake. The trail is in great condition and easy to follow. Nestled in thick pine and fir forest and guarded by enormous boulders, the site overlooks the meandering stream.

The Trinites are somewhat similar to the Wallowas. The 10-mile out-and-back passes a series of waterfalls, including multitiered Granite Creek Falls.

Lots of granite boulders to negotiate on the trail. . I don’t think so… . There are many 3-8 day loops you can do with just one car. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure, Trinity Alps + Marble Mountain Wilderness, California. Climb, hike, and camp in Joshua Tree National Park. Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active. From Big Flat Campground, the 10-mile trail (one-way) passes through fir and mountain hemlock (see signs of a 2008 wildfire) and under 7,000-foot peaks. Then, on the other side of the meadow it wasn't obvious where the trail was so I had to search around or backtrack. These deer are known for licking and tearing clothes that have been exposed to sweat. While Ward is still a half mile off. It's another 4.1 miles up the Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lake at 6000 feet elevation (5.2 miles from the trailhead). Thanks so much for all the pictures and helpful information! Then I went up to Horseshoe Lake - more alpine granite before returning down Swift Creek to the trailhead. TOP FISHINGLocal anglers cast the riffles of North Fork Coffee Creek, a crystal-clear stream that begins high in the 525,477-acre wilderness. Horseshoe Lake Trail [CLOSED] is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Mammoth Lakes, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. A few hundred yards up the hill gets you to Horseshoe Lake. Beautiful area - shows off some of the great features of The Trinity Alps: pretty meadows, waterfalls, and beautiful lakes. I’ve been backpacking pretty much every weekend and I’ve gotten fit enough to take it, so I figured I’d throw myself a challenge this week. All the way is through forest. Granite Lake is a mid-sized lake located in Trinity County. On the third day we traveled about three miles further to Horseshoe lake which was a scenic and fun hike but once again with no notice the sky became stormy and starled hailing a foot of golf ball sized hail which ripped through our backpack covers and got everything soaking wet, forcing my group to make the long hike out. By the time I climbed those evil stone steps and made my way to Horseshoe Lake, I was starving and about to collapse. The Trinity Alps is one of the priemier hiking areas in the galaxy. Or you could go to Ward Lake which is maybe 0.4 miles further away. While we make every effort to fact-check, information found here should be considered anecdotal. © 2020 Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc. an Active Interest Media Company. The trail follows the creek most the way through an old growth forest with some of the largest sugar pines I've ever seen. Weaverville, California, resident Anthony Alpert, 44, has taken advantage of his hometown’s prime access to the Trinities for a dozen years. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter packed with the best adventure guides, travel ideas, news, and articles.

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