Lewis Creek Trail: Begins at the Lewis Creek … Since we didn't have a day to acclimate and our packs were the heaviest on this first day, we were definitely feeling the altitude. Turn left at the trail to Pear Lake. Mehrten Creek has some great shaded campsites if you’re looking to break up the mileage a bit. 9/5 Day 4, Upper Rae Lake to Junction Meadow - Completely clear at Glen Pass through Vidette Meadows. Length … 2) Next day, stay on the trail 1.6 miles. Turn-by-turn from the Crescent Meadow trailhead. Fortune Ponds, Pear Lake via Meadow Creek, https://www.flickr.com/photos/nabuckley/albums/72157715635339892. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 It is a good day hike or overnight destination. There are pit toilets at Emerald Lake and campgrounds (permit required). Day 4: Stough Creek Basin to Worthen Meadow via the Stough Creek Lakes Trail. There frequently are jets and jet engine noise overhead. The shortest and easiest route to the lakes is via the Lakes Trail, ... High Sierra Trail Day 1 — Crescent Meadow to 9 Mile Creek. When it is closed you will need to use the Hump Trail to access Heather, Aster, Emerald, and Pear Lakes. Search Trail Q&A for Cache Meadows via Cripple Creek Loop Hike; Guidebooks that cover this hike . This route is longer and flatter. It is an example of the National Park Service Rustic style, using rough masonry and a log roof structure. Up Big Arroyo over Kaweah Gap camp at Hamilton Lakes. Heather Lake is … Very nice. On this trip we were able to follow the trail all the way to the lower pond, about 6.5 miles from the trailhead. Make a right .1 mile later at the Lodgepole Trail junction to continue on the Lakes Trail. ... and it was all happy-happy-joy-joy till the intersection with the Meadow Creek trail, about 5mi into the hike. The large creek is running well and beautiful. Pear Lake via Hump and Watchtower is a 13.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Sequoia National Park, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Cripple Creek Tr. We decided we would cap the day at 9 miles and aim to camp at 9 Mile Creek, aptly named. Lakes Trail to Pear Lake Photo by Jason. First allowed campsite - Lower Tent Meadow (4 miles). Rocky Mountain National Park: Pear Lake via Finch Lake Trail. The hike to Tharp's Log, the former abode of Hale Tharp, is only a mile from the meadow as well. Plenty of little side streams on the trail and mud. 2. Edging past another meadow, the trail soon pushes above 10,000 feet. Did this trip over four days/three nights (July 24-27), taking a bunch of inexperienced kids from church with us (which is also why we ended up taking the route we took). Meadow Creek Trail To Pear Lake Overlook Then I drive back over the pass and parked around dinner time to hike in on the Meadow Creek Trail , the last few miles in the dark. The hike to Tharp's Log, the former abode of Hale Tharp, is only a mile from the meadow as well. 6.2: Continue straight (slight right) at the Pear Lake Ranger Station split off. From the ponds the trail climbs steeply to a gap, after which it descends to Pear Lake. There are climpses of the hills and granite outcroppings across the Tokopah Valley. Seattle, WA 98104. In all it ended up being an eighteen mile day in just under 8 hours, with a nice little lunch break at Pear Lake. Horseshoe Lake is, not surprisingly, shaped like a horseshoe. The Meadow Creek Trail continues past the tip of the lake another 0.1 miles to meet up with the Pacific Crest Trail for a total distance of 8.25 miles. United States ... Lake Chelan via Lakeshore Trail. (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/heather-lake-and-pear-lake-via-hump-trail-winter-route) All the lakes on the trail are beautiful and have fish. Contact the Park. Morgan and Kim Lewis Brown September 1-3, 2001 Sequoia Trips. John Muir Trail, Day 12: Evolution Lake to Palisade Creek (via Muir Pass and Hut) – JMT mile 141 By thepurpleninja on Saturday, December 19, 2020 September 1, 2020 Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. After 6 miles, join the John Muir Trail and follow it south into a playground of alpine lakes and streams. The campsites are across Pear Creek, the outlet, and then up to a shoulder that sits above the lake. There are a few good sized logs (2.5 and 3 feet diameter) down on the way to Janus Lake but no snow until you get to the lake. I woke up to frost on my tent but sitting above my favorite lake on the Pacific … cony creek, cony lake, copeland mountain, finch lake, hiking rocky mountain national park, hutcheson lakes, pear lake, wild basin, Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park ... Cony Lake via Finch Lake trail head: 9.2 miles one way, 3032 foot gain. The mountain views are unbelievable! Pear Lake sits nestled below Mount Copeland (on the right) with Elk Tooth to the south. It crosses to the west side of the creek at about 3700'. Central Cascades. Heather Lake is … Got a really nice view of East Vidette. Length: 11.8 mi • Est. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Designated campsites at Pear and Emerald Lakes are snow free. The second stretch is exposed alpine terrain. Mineral King to Glacier Pass to Spring Lake. 5.6: Arrive at Emerald Lake to the right of the trail and views of Aster Lake, Tokopah Valley to the left of the trail. It's not bad but if it's raining or heavy with dew you'll get wet from the knees down. From here, it is a set of steep switchbacks up and over Frozen Finger Gap to Pear Lake … The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips. Pearl Lake is a pretty subalpine lake located in the Lick Creek Mountains, just north of McCall Idaho. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and trail running. After Pear Lake, the PCT drops about 700 feet to a saddle at 4,200 feet, and then climbs steeply to the summit of Grizzly Peak at 5,600 fees. 1) Take the High Sierra Trail 10.6 miles east, threading together lodgepole pine forest, alpine meadows, and big views of the Great Western Divide high above the Middle Fork Kaweah River gorge, to Bearpaw Meadow High Sierra Camp. Just past the phenomenal Mumford Meadow are two quaint lakes, Horseshoe and Ward Lakes. The trail is seldom used but has good tread to follow with only a few areas that need brushing back. Spend a Week Exploring Lakes and Valleys along Bear Creek. From the ponds the trail climbs steeply to a gap, after which it descends to Pear Lake. The Pear Lake Ski Hut (also known as Pear Lake Winter Hut) was built in Sequoia National Park by the Civilian Conservation Corps during 1939-1941 using local Sierra granite and timber materials. This trail goes by Meadow Creek Shelter. 56. Decades ago there was a trail from Alta Meadow to Moose Lake, but these days the maintained trail ends in the meadow. You can tell you've reached John's Meadow, by the change in the soil. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. Just past Lake Wenatchee, turn left (west) onto Forest Road 65 and follwo it to its end. This 12.4-mile out-and-back sweeps under a giant evergreen forest to a blossoming burn zone, then ends at an alpine lake perfect for stargazing. The easiest way to get to Pear Lake Trail is via the Allenspark trailhead taking Allenspark Trail to Finch Lake Trail. 6. Afoot & Afield: Portland/Vancouver by Douglas Lorain More Links . Set up camp at the designated 12 campsites. There were some larger horse flies as well. The Lakes Trail to Pear Lake can be done as either an overnight stay or a day hike. The hike begins at Wolverton Meadows, adjacent to Giant Forest, home of the … 5.6: Arrive at Emerald Lake to the right of the trail and views of Aster Lake, Tokopah Valley to the left of the trail. 703 (USFS) Cache Meadow Trail #702 (USFS) Cripple Creek Trail 703 (Trail Advocates) Cache Meadow Trail 702 (Trail Advocates) Cripple Creek Lake (Cascade Ramblings) Crescent Meadow is also the western end of the High Sierra Trail that runs for nearly 60 miles east to Mount Whitney. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. 6/21 - Bubbs Creek crossing at East Lake Junction, water is swift ~3ft deep. We'll take advantage of the first available camping spot beside Merhton Creek just above a small meadow of the same name. To continue to Moose Lake, we headed east across the meadow and then through the open forest towards a ridge. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. 1) Take the High Sierra Trail 10.6 miles east, threading together lodgepole pine forest, alpine meadows, and big views of the Great Western Divide high above the Middle Fork Kaweah River gorge, to Bearpaw Meadow High Sierra Camp. After some water filtration duties at Pear Lake, we continued on the Lakes Trail, towards the Watchtower Trail, as we made our way back to camp in Mehrten Meadow via Panther Gap. As you begin to make your way up to Luther Pass on SR 89, you’ll come around a significant bend in the road that veers left. Drive SR 2 to Coles Corner and turn north onto SR 207. At higher elevations Swift Creek meanders through large luscious meadows, the largest of which is Mumford Meadow. There is 1 individual site and no privy. Set up camp at the designated 12 campsites. When I arrived at my campsite, it had a fire ring and there was kindling and larger pieces of wood conveniently stacked neatly by the fire ring. EASY 3.3 mi. Kudos to him for taking the time to help out PCTers. These were largely the smaller flies that for the most part didn't bite (though at times they did). 5. ... (suggestions welcome!) Crescent Creek enters the meadow at the south end, and a trail also leads to Log Meadow, which sits just east of Crescent Meadow. The flies were really, really bad. Traction devices (micro-spikes) strongly recommended. Lots of pretty scenery presents itself on this hike, and although we didn’t see any large wildlife today, birds sing almost the entire way. Lakes Trail (Pear Lake) 12/10 - Watchtower Trail closed for the winter. The next day I quickly traveled the remaining 10 miles to Stevens, passing Lake Valhalla along the way. From here, you’ll climb nearly 1,000 feet along Wolverton Creek and a million-year-old moraine deposited by the Tokopah Glacier. Turn-by-turn from the Crescent Meadow trailhead. The trail rises quickly from the road, and doesn't really let up until you reach the Fortune Ponds meadows, which was spectacularly beautiful. Finch Lake Trail then take you to Pear Lake Trail. Over Black Rock Pass to camp at Little Five Lakes. Hot, steep climb; leave early in the day or late in the evening. Circle Meadows via Congress Trail is a 4.2 mile loop trail located near Sequoia National Park, California that features a great forest setting and is good for all skill levels. This section of the trail was miserable in that it was very hot, there was no wind, and the flies were abominable. 7/20 - Conditions on the Pass are unchanged since the 7/1 report. Set out from the Bear Creek Diversion Dam near Lake Thomas A. Edison. Not recommended for stock. There are very nice campsites at Janus but the flies were very bad. Looming just above the lake is 13,176-foot Mt. I was happy to find a PCT trail volunteer at Stevens Pass who was making beer, water, soda and food available for free to PCT hikers. Speaking of the fire, the ranger post at the trailhead said that campfires were permitted at Pear Lake within fire rings. A fun overnight backpack and bushwhack. There is, also, a good size root ball blocking the trail about .6 miles from the junction. Good boot pack through snow/ice, entire trail is easy to follow. Pear Lake is 6.50 miles from the Finch Lake Trailhead. ), then home via the Stough Creek Lakes Trail. I ended up going to bed a little after 8pm as the flies were simply too annoying to continue to endure. Obtain water from Pear Creek. The scenery gradually improves as a rushing creek comes into earshot and the the trail crosses a small meadow. A creek in Pear Lake Basin (photo by Zach Schmaus) The approach from Boot Lake to Pear Lake winds alongside a number of flowing creeks that, every now and then, cascade over rocks and logjams. Finch Lake and Pear Lake via Allenspark Trail [CLOSED] is a 12 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Allenspark, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. 6.4 miles from the trailhead, we finally arrived right as the golden light started to hit the top of the mountains and create the most perfect reflection in Pear Lake, the largest lake … The next day I set out heading south, now on the PCT, for Stevens Pass. Good boot pack through snow/ice, entire trail is easy to follow. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Started a three day backpack on Monday, departing on the Pear Lake via Meadow Creek trail. Posted by 1 month ago. Forests, vistas, alpine lakes. It is reached via a scenic and easy hiking trail, making it a great destination for families with young kids. All three have bear boxes. Broad Creek S of Keeley Lake, N of Meadow Lake 3,000 (town) Ed's Lake Km 134, Hwy #955 2,800 Greenbush River 20 km W of Hudson Bay (town) 7,000 Jackfish Creek SW of Glaslyn 4,000 Junction Lake Jct Hwy #2 & #165 2,500 Lussier Lake Km 77, Hwy #102 3,500 Nipawin Lake Narrow Hills … This is a sub-alpine meadow, with brambles, manzanita and pine trees. The Rock Creek crossing near Rock Creek Lake is 1-2" feep and moderately swift. Note: This is an alternate exit that requires backtracking several miles or leaving the PCT before White Pass, but, at 1.5 hours between trailheads, it is a shorter car shutt… Counterclockwise via the Big Meadow Trail (in the direction of Round Lake): From the Big Meadow/Scott’s Lake signpost, travel approximately 1.5 miles along the Big Meadow Trail. To continue to Moose Lake, we headed east across the meadow and then through the open forest towards a ridge. Access to Middle Fork of the Kings River. Every time you head up a ridge, you see a couple new lakes connected by creeks to the lake you just saw. Meadow Creek to Fortune Ponds and Pear Lake A lightly traveled trail through the Wild Sky and Henry M. Jackson Wildernesses. Many downed trees, all are stock passable. Length 12 mi Elevation gain 2329 ft Route type Out & back. Close. There are pit toilets at Emerald Lake and campgrounds (permit required). Copper Creek Trail: Begins at Road's End. Hike to Pear Lake. July 20-21, 2012. I finally got the chance to backpack to Pear Lake, the final destination six miles in on the Lakes Trail. Park Meadow and Golden Lake are located just north of Broken Top and east of South Sister. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Leaving the creek behind, the elevation slowly builds again. Access to Middle Fork of the Kings River. Or, move on to the next creek crossing (Buck) or to the backpacker camp at Bearpaw Meadow. Pear Lake Twin Lakes Mineral King Eagle Lake Sawtooth Pass Timber Gap Cedar Grove Bubbs Creek Copper Creek Woods Creek. Pear Lake via Meadow Creek Had made an attempt in June but too much snow above 3500' along the Meadow Creek so lost the trail and found out, on this trip, the trail is … Due to rapidly changing conditions associated with the mountain pine beetle infestation and resulting dead trees that pose potential hazards, our requirements and regulations associated with campsites and camping are also changing rapidly. Copeland, and almost directly to the west is 13,138-foot Ogalalla Peak. We stayed relatively high and had a bit of a rough time in some parts of the woods due to the steepness of the grade. The second is via the Meadow Creek Trailhead, which is found down a dirt road paralleling I-70 from the first Frisco exit (heading west). The joy was short lived as I was soon at the ford of Jack Creek. The trail doesn't seem to gain any obvious elevation, but it does gain about 900 ft from Crescent Meadow to Mehrton Creek. I decided to forgo the wade in favor of a scuttling across on a log. The final 350 feet from here come to an end at the eastern shores of Finch Lake, 10,600 feet. Pear Lake. Started from Worthen Meadow Reservoir and went counter-clockwise via Twin Lakes to the Stough Creek Basin (Stough Creek Lakes Basin? From Buck, the trail climbs 600 ft to Bearpaw Meadow. Last updated: September 29, 2020. Groves of these massive trees are scattered throughout the park, along easy walking trails and many perched along the roadside. We stayed relatively high and had a bit of a rough time in some parts of the woods due to the steepness of the grade. A mile further we reach deservedly popular Pear Lake where we will set up camp and enjoy our last night’s meal around a blazing campfire. Bench Lake, Le Conte Canyon, McClure Meadow, Rae Lakes, and Charlotte Lake. 4. Crescent Creek enters the meadow at the south end, and a trail also leads to Log Meadow, which sits just east of Crescent Meadow. Pear Lake Backcountry Campsite. Parking Directions for Scotts Lake Hiking Trail: Travel west on HWY 50 from South Lake Tahoe and south on SR 89 out of Meyers. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 There are two ways to get to Lilly Pad Lake. Started a three day backpack on Monday, departing on the Pear Lake via Meadow Creek trail. Trip Report By. Alta Meadows and Pear Lake Introduction Explore Sequoia National Park’s spectacular high country with this outstanding loop through some of the most beautiful areas in the Sierra Nevada. The first is via Ryan Gulch Road. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. Copper Creek Trail: Begins at Road's End. Day one From the trailhead at the end of Wolverton Road, ascend concrete steps to the well-signed Lakes Trail, heading north. 6.75: Arrive at Pear Lake. This “Passive” recreation area has several miles of trails to explore, a “Wildlife Watchpost” with a green roof overlooking an ephemeral wetland, both a xeric with pavilion and a butterfly demonstration garden, an observation pavilion, a nature center with a geology lab, Bluebird Box Trail, 50 acres of Scrub Jay restoration, and five acres of meadow restoration. CO-7 to Co Rd 90 to S Skinner Rd to Meadow Mountain Dr to Allenspark Trailhead. 12/3 - TH to top of the 'hump' is 25% snow/ice-covered, 'hump' to Pear Lake is 65% snow/ice-covered. Meadow Creek Shelter via Lakeshore Trail. Fished and ate. Why you should go: This popular overnight trek is perfect for newer backpackers, ... crossing a few creeks and climbing through oak and pine trees as you ascend towards the sequoias of Redwood Meadow. Had made an attempt in June but too much snow above 3500' along the Meadow Creek so lost the trail and found out, on this trip, the trail is not shown correctly on Gaia GPS. A beer was a welcome treat. Mailing Address: 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 . Bear Creek is an avenue to adventure. Feeling the elevation, the grade picks up also to quickly gain 300 feet. The Ten Mile Creek parcel is nestled between Fort Harrison and Spring Meadow Lake State Park, and was once slated for subdivision, Hollow said. I was able to sit comfortably by the fire without being bothered until late into the evening. Pear Lake looking especially inviting 6/30/20. DIRECTIONS to Trailhead: From the Mill Creek Ranger Station, Jenks Lake Road is about 30 min (depending on how fast you drive). The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Once again, the payoffs of this hike were unbelievable, with multiple alpine lakes and stunning panoramas. Seattle, WA 98104. That being said, the expansive meadows at the summit of Grizzly were glorious. Heading out, we completed the loop. There is an entrance to the Big Meadow campground on the left. At roughly 6.1 miles hikers will cross over Pear Creek, and in just three-tenths of a mile will finally reach Pear Lake. Crescent Meadow is also the western end of the High Sierra Trail that runs for nearly 60 miles east to Mount Whitney. The Rock Creek crossing at Nathan's Meadow is reported at 3'-4' deep and swift; alternate crossigns exist both up … First allowed campsite - Lower Tent Meadow (4 miles). Washington Trails Association Located near Pear Lake at the end of the Pear Lake Trail and about 3 linear miles directly east of the Lodgepole Visitor Center on Generals Highway. 6 h 43 m. A short section of the trail that lies past the Watchtower/Hump trail intersection is closed for the winter months annually due to icy conditions and steep cliffs. Decades ago there was a trail from Alta Meadow to Moose Lake, but these days the maintained trail ends in the meadow. For overnight, you'll need to get a permit but there are beautiful camping spots available at both Emerald Lake and Pear Lake. Contact Us. It is less rocky and more loamy. 12/3 - TH to top of the 'hump' is 25% snow/ice-covered, 'hump' to Pear Lake is 65% snow/ice-covered. To Bearpaw and exit at Crescent Meadow. Lakes Trail (Pear Lake) 12/10 - Watchtower Trail closed for the winter. Pear Lake was a wonderful place to spend the night and the water was very nice for swimming. Phone: (559) 565-3341. Sequoia National Park is an American national park in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California.The park was established on September 25, 1890 to protect 404,064 acres (631 sq mi; 163,519 ha; 1,635 km 2) of forested mountainous terrain. Enjoyably done as a backpacking trip with a round trip distance of just over 16 miles and an elevation gain of nearly 3000 feet. DIFFICULT 6.7 mi. Heading to the back of the basin was outstanding and, visually speaking, the highlight of the trip. Strenuous minus due to distance. There are no blocking trees over the trail. Was thinking Marble Falls Trail or Heather Lake via Watchtower Trail. The trail climbs more insistently, and the dense pine forest opens up a little and becomes more scenic. Lewis Creek Trail: Begins at the Lewis Creek … Forests, vistas, alpine lakes. Pear Lake via Meadow Creek, Snowall Cradle Lake & Jack Creek. ... a rustic shelter built in the late 1930s. The Meadow Creek trail starts out in heavy forest with a bit of growth around the trail. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. They didn't bother me too much as I was hiking, but immediately upon stopping I was swarmed. Rosemarie Meadow. Pear Lake So many enjoyable things to do in the Sawatch Range, not sufficient time. The Pear Lake site is located 6.6 miles from Finch Lake Trailhead, or 7.3 miles from Wild Basin Trailhead at 10,582'. The 1st camp is at 9-Mile Creek - this creek is not labeled as such, but is referred to as 9-Mile because it is 9 miles in. Moore Point via Lakeshore Trail. 6.75: Arrive at Pear Lake. At around 2 total miles, you’ll see a creek surrounded by grasses and willow. Because of its unique shape a small peninsula juts into the lake. EASY 4.2 mi. DIFFICULT 6.8 mi. 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