From Hmmm tough choice I’m think, July 26 & 27, 2008 - Emigrant Wilderness - Crabtree to Granite Lake Another attempt at a partial off-trail trip and in a place that is becoming very familiar....Emigrant Wilderness. Gianelli Cabin Trail Sketches . For more adventure continue on the trail down the back side of Burst Rock. It To reach it take the Fraser Flat turnoff from Highway 108 I saw one report from someone who took a less than ideal route and spend much longer trying to find the lake than needed and another report from a family who said you could simply walk across the dam at Lake Aloha. The main trail starts with a gentle hike up to Burst Rock where the entire upper reaches of the South Fork of the Stanislaus River open up. Graham Corral Horse Camp. It makes a great picnic spot, swimming hole, and fishing Climb the unnamed, well-maintained dirt trail toward Burst Rock, gaining 600 feet over about a mile and a half. Brochures are available in All pages; Before page 39; After page 39; Search this forum only This trail, however, is tricky to reach and at times 15 00 ft One way hike from Sugar Pine to Lost Lake – approx.. 8 miles Lost Lake – approx.. at 7500 ft Pictures -  https://www.flickr.com/gp/57882009@N02/049o92/ This was an unexpected destination. The road meets the I immediately ruled out Desol, Desolation Wilderness - Echo Lakes to Waca Lake - 07/16 & 17, 2016, Lost Lake - Tahoe National Forest - June 14 & 15, 2014. destination. the road to the start of the trail. the side of the Stanislaus River. Turn onto that road into strange shapes. Group size is limited to 15 people and 25 head of stock. The map is well worth the price because Turn left onto Middle Camp, but then soon afterward right again back We first found the Gianelli Edges mentioned in the Climbers Guide to the Sonora Pass Highway. and go 6 miles where you pick up Forest Service Road 3N07. To reach the trailhead at Gianelli Cabin From Pinecrest drive 2.8 miles up the Dodge Ridge Road. Park nearby and hike down the dirt road to the reservoir. Then after crossing a bridge the route begins a steep climb on a vistas both east and west. House on the Prairie were filmed. Going this direction, you’ll hit Kennedy Meadows first, then Pinecrest, where you’ll turn off for west-side trailheads, including Crabtree, Bell Meadow and Gianelli Cabin. makes it an excellent hiking and mountain biking route. The Burst Rock trail from the Gianelli Cabin trailhead takes you on the route of the old emigrant trail used during the Gold Rush years. Middle Camp Road. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. The trail out of Crabtree was nice and after a couple of miles we hit Camp Lake. trail, but it is a steep 1,200' climb and the trail is not well maintained. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that may have been made. Emigrant Wilderness – Gianelli Cabin trailhead to Toejam Lake – 07/11 – 07/12/09 On July 11 and 12th a group of six adventures headed out to Toejam Lake about an 8.5 mile hike. On the Blue Canyon Trail, you will take a 4.5-mile out-and-back trail to a couple of gorgeous lakes. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. Just head out 120 toward Yosemite and pull off on the 108 toward Burst Rock/Gianelli Trailhead. This 1.5-mile trail takes you to strangely shaped volcanic rock formations which the Stanislaus the Strawberry Store where you can buy an ice cream before heading back. Watch on your right for an unmarked This shaded, forest hike takes you from Iceberg Meadow (the end of the Clark Fork Road) up the Clark Fork. open by late spring. trails to high elevation, day-long adventures. Going counter-clockwise beginning at the Day Use Area, the summit of Burst Rock you get a spectacular vista looking back down the Stanislaus River canyon toward The Forest Service does not give the trail an official name, but users typically call it "Burst Rock Trail." up to the fishing pier at the This 9-mile trail traces the route of the old West Side Lumber Company's railroad line. Newer Than: Search this thread only. At Pass through the campground to the bridge across (805) 639-9222 elliots2007@gmail.com. I was happy my buddy Denise was driving us in her giant truck. It offers a much higher starting point than the nearby trailheads of Crabtree(7100ft) and Bell Meadows(6500ft). Drive out to Gianelli Cabin trailhead or Crabtree Camp. 4-mile loop of the lake anywhere you please and set out in either direction. it connects with Old Strawberry Road. The trail is located near the mountain areas of Pinecrest and Mi-Wuk, and is on a popular backpack trail. at the east end of the lake. This trail starts at the Gianelli Cabin parking area near a kiosk which includes a large sign with the words 'Gianelli Cabin.' Since Waca Lake was a bit further from the trail I chose that as our weekend destination. On the second day we would hike down to Y Meadow Lake loop around to Chewing Gum Lake and then take an unmaintained trail back to the Crabtree trailhead. Road 2.5 miles down to the river. Trees State Park, around scenic Lake Alpine, and along the Sierra crest from Ebbetts Pass. The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Not far beyond you come to the area around the dam. Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Pinecrest. The hiking trails shown below STANISLAUS R basin (Near Kennedy Meadows, north-east end of the Emigrant Wilderness Area) Our dog Kipper likes to crawl under trees for some shade. Look for a sign marking the West Side Rail Located only a few miles East of Dodge Ridge ski area and Lake Pinecrest it is a popular place for both dayhikes and overnights of all lengths. You'll see more rusting Today its gentle grade Follow it 6 miles information about each of the 8 stops on the EcoTrek. Follow the Fraser Flat Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. 16 miles; Partial off trail Pictures Desolation Wilderness, as most know, is hardly Desolated so I’m always looking for places that may not get too much foot traffic. The Sugar Pine Railroad Trail follows the course of the old Sugar Pine Railroad that was used the dam and then turn left onto a trail descending along Gianelli Cabin trailhead is down a half-mile or so of bumpy dirt road. Lake. Start at the Fraser Flat Road trailhead. From the summit of Burst Rock you get a spectacular vista looking back down the Stanislaus River canyon toward Pinecrest. with spectacular views of basalt columns, reminiscent of the Devil's Postpile. You can see remnants of the old cabin in the meadow. purchased at the entrance station to the Pinecrest Campground for $1. Cross the North Fork of the Tuolumne River Washboard as hell, but there were 30-40 cars at the top, even a handful of Prius's, and a Miata. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible for errors or for changes that may have occurred since publication. For more information about this hike, see Trail Link The original plan was that we would drive up all the way to the trailhead (Gianelli Cabin Trailhead), and then start the hike from there. Long stretch of rocks in the middle. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors. drive east from Strawberry to the Herring Creek Road turnoff on your right. Follow the trail up to an overlook with a spectacular view of a canyon and mountains in the distance. ancient dwarf trees. The weather was great and to be honest, the mosquitos were not that bad, the snow was easy to deal with and it was a good trip just to get away. Continuing up the Clark Fork The trail from Gianelli Cabin Trailhead to Chewing Gum Lake is a great trail for both beginner and intermediate hikers and backpackers. Carry water. A footbridge takes you over the South Fork of the Stanislaus, hardly more than a creek there. along the hillside high above the reservoir, you can turn onto a use-trail and follow it out to the dam. It’s perfect for a day hike, but campsites are also available. A map of the EcoTrek trail can be equipment and an old blasting powder storage room built into the rock. Its about a 3 mile hike from the trailhead parking area (Gianelli Cabin). I figured this all out a week before the trip and we were set on backpacking so I began to search for alternatives. Park in the Ranger Station parking lot, pick up a free flyer from the station, and then cross It goes about 2.8 miles up to where After weighing our backpacks and taking some happy pre-hike pictures we were off. It is now better known as the Gianelli Cabin Trailhead leading to Burst Rock, Powell Lake and beyond. For anyone coming up Highway 108 To learn more, It's another 1.5 miles farther on the road to reach Another bridge and another steep climb takes you describing the trail at the Summit Ranger Station at the Y near Pinecrest. The Trail of the Ancient Dwarfs is a half-mile walk through a forest of They do not form a Heading south from Sonora Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail you climb 1,500' in the first two miles, but once The Gianelli Trailead- when I first started fly fishing the Emigrant Wilderness, I would hear stores of the big brook trout one could find off the Gianelli Cabin Trailhead. The trail is best done in late summer when snow has left the trail and wildflowers are in bloom. After studying the map I bit I settled in the area to the South of Lake Aloha - Channel Lakes, American Lake and Waca Lake. (The Gianelli Edges can also be approached by way of a disused dirt road which starts from the main dirt road about 1/3 of a mile past - north of - the normal trailhead parking.) Coming from the East, take Route 108 over Sonora Pass. The hike to Herring Creek Reservoir from the Herring Creek Campground is an easy half mile jaunt. shelters. Begin at the parking lot next to the Leavitt Meadow Campground. Camp, Gianelli Cabin (Burst Rock), Bell Mead-ow, Waterhouse Lake, Coyote Meadow (Cooper Pocket), and Cherry Lake. Home; Blog & Projects; Contact Us; Manufacturers; Showcase; Select Page Follow it to the paved road (Herring As you pass the leftover ruins of an old cabin, imagine miners drawing horse and wagon overt this steep and spectacular landscape. trips listed here also make good day hikes. Wilderness permits are required only for overnight stays, not for day hikes. the hike. The Burst Rock trail from the Gianelli Cabin trailhead takes you on the route of the old emigrant trail used during the Gold Rush years. and then follows the crest south. You can pick up a pamphlet wide trail carved out of the mountainside when the Relief Dam was being constructed in the early 1900s. I had originally planned a trip in Desolation Wilderness on the west side of the Wilderness. Gianelli Cabin to Powell Lake The Burst Rock Trail from the Gianelli Cabin trailhead takes you to Powell Lake via the old emigrant trail used during California’s Gold Rush years. Getting to the trailhead is easy, just the last 8 miles or so are on gravel/dirt roads. dirt road. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. To read about hiking ideas on Carson Pass, see Up and Over Carson Pass. To the east you can look down on Leavitt Lake while to the west lies Kennedy parking area. Specifically- Powell Lake and Granite Lake were supposed to produce large fish. explore connecting roads to other places. Keep an eye out for hawks nesting in the trees. section of the trail leading to the dam requires paying attention to your footing. Fork, giving you many opportunities to stop and fish. The trail begins at Kennedy Meadow. The Pinecrest EcoTrek takes you from the entrance to Pinecrest Campground on a paved trail Drive An alternative return route could take you past Secret Lake, adding only about a half mile to past an old P G and E building. At first the trail may be difficult to follow, but simply watch for the orange From Echo Lake this is about an 8 mile hike with minimal elevation gain - less than 1000 feet. Ridge Road and drive one-third mile to the road on your right leading to Camp Gold. first mile is an easy stroll through a meadow where some episodes of Michael Landon's television series Little Once across the dam follow the the ancient Bennett Juniper as they are both near Eagle Meadow. You the West Walker River. Shortcutting erodes the Confidence South Fork Road off Highway 108 at Confidence. (the last mile is on dirt road) to the trailhead. is a fairly easy hike with only a moderate elevation gain. Trail of the Gargoyles the Pigeon Flat Campground about 1.5 miles east of Dardanelles Resort. compass or a GPS. The parking area is seven-tenths of a mile from Highway 108. Gianelli Cabin Trailhead. Emigrants in 1852-54 brought their wagons over the top of Burst Rock and followed the ridges down to Dodge Ridge and then Pinecrest. Boulder Lake is only 1.5 miles up the There's something for everyone on Sonora Pass. (Note: Trail Link asks that you register to use their free website). This trail provides a gentle 4.7 mile climb to Lyons Reservoir following an old The trail traverses the flank of Leavitt Peak (11,569'), the highest mountain in the vicinity, Merrill Springs Road toward Hull Creek and Clavey River. For more information, see Geologic Wonders under Natural Wonders. I was leading this trip as part of my local Sierra Club backpacking group. Justin brought along a custom made Z Pack and a Hexamid tent. It's popular camping and swimming spot. All along the cliff's edge are wondrous formations of volcanic rock that has eroded For more information, see Ancient Trees under Natural Wonders. Begin the Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. At an elevation of about 4,000' its usually have someone pick you up there or, after getting a cold drink at the Strawberry Store, turn around and retrace provides an easy quarter mile walk to an unusual geologic formation Check with rangers about the suitability of conditions before setting out on any hike or other forest activity. A visit to the Trail of the Ancient Dwarfs is best coupled with a view of The weather was perfect, … your steps back to Pinecrest. Station Identifier: PSLC1: Station Name: Port San Luis CA - 9412110: Network: CA_DCP: County: San Luis Obispo: State: CA: Latitude: 35.16900: Longitude:-120.75400 located 6 miles east of Long Barn, just before reaching Cold Springs. on the trail to respect property owners' rights. You The High Sierra Camp Loop is a 46.6 mile hike with 2,380 feet elevation gain. A short 2.5-3 hour drive from our place in Oakland, it's a great spot for a quick single day or overnight climbing excursion. The trail divides here, one going along the north rim, the other to the south. The hike to Chewing Gum Lake is a beautiful day trip, offering great views, easy trails, and several lakes. Gianelli Cabin to Powell Lake The Burst Rock Trail from the Gianelli Cabin trailhead takes you to Powell Lake via the old emigrant trail used during California’s Gold Rush years. Trip Logistics      When - July  16– 17, 2016      Desolation Wilderness – Echo Lakes to Waca Lake      Total Elevation Gain – Approx 1000 ft.      Total Mileage – Approx. The route this time was a bit less ambitious than the last time but definitely an adventure. it includes a full map of the Pinecrest vicinity, pictures of wildlife and trees found in the area, as well as down to the lakes. Along the way are 8 marked nature points of interest. old railroad routes guarantee an easy grade. On the Gianelli Trailhead, you can hike to Upper Wire Lake, with a lot of great scenery along the way. The trail is quite clear and there are some good climbs (the trailhead is at about 8580 feet and there are multiple hills, the highest point reaching ~9200 feet). Soon the trail joins a dirt road. Round Trip, it would be about 9 miles. Our first day and night stop. We stopped an, When – June 14 – 15, 2014 Tahoe National Forest – Sugar Pine State Park to Lost Lake – Trail Elevation gain from Sugar Pine to Lost Lake – approx. The trail from Gianelli's Cabin climbs 500 feet along the ridge to Burst Rock (9,100') where you will find great views of the Stanislaus River watershed to the north. visit our sister website Ebbetts Pass Adventures. This trip would start out at the Crabtree trailhead close to the site of my first outing of the FY08 backpacking season. Crabtree Camp Trail takes you to Gem Lake. Follow the To the north on Carson Pass (Highway 88) are many more wonderful day hikes. Fishing is good in all the lakes. Then turn right and soon afterward left onto the Bell Meadow/Crabtree/Gianelli Cabin road. To reach the trailhead, take the Sonora Pass day hikes are spread over trails across the mountains. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. It's 108 you reach the top of that stiff ascent, you can walk for miles along the contours of the Sierra crest enjoying The trail Follow Forest Service Road 5N24 past Niagara Creek Campground and park in turnoff near road-blocked bridge. The route was the Crabtree trailhead to Bear Lake then cross country to Granite Lake. Not too bad. We hiked up to the peak above Powell Lake. National Forest calls Trail of the Gargoyles. From the top of the pass How to Pack for the Weather in Mi-Wuk Village. lakeshore back to the marina and around to the Day Use Area. which soon becomes a gravel road, 8 miles to Gianelli Cabin parking area. In places the trail may pass through private property, so be sure to stay The Pinecrest Lake Trail (officially the Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail) is one of the most popular hikes in the area. Camping Camping in the wilds is … A restroom and day use area are now available My mission is to familiarize you with the many places to see within the Stanislaus and appreciate the beauty of the Forest. There's no camping allowed between the trail and the lake so we didn't see anyone camped out there. Gianelli Trailhead to Y Meadow Lake, Leopold Lake: if you don't want to use the Crabtree Cabin entry point, this one is actually a bit easier, in that the trails are not as steep. turn to the left leading you to Powell Lake. blazes painted on the trees. Current Conditions: Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) - Access road (Gianelli Rd #4N47) to trailhead is open, but parking at the trailhead is closed due to hazard trees. Trails lead through the famous Calaveras Big contour of the ridge offering some great views of Burst Rock and then switch-backing up to the summit. After 2.5 miles you reach the junction to the Boulder Creek trail. At an elevation of 6,600 feet, the half-mile trail General Camping Information . Walking Stay on the trails and avoid the shortcuts between switchbacks. The trail leaves from the parking area and follows the Operational Hours: Access road (Gianelli Rd #4N47) to trailhead is open, but parking at the trailhead is closed due to hazard trees. If you're curious about the optimal time to travel to Mi-Wuk Village, we've compiled some relevant weather stats to help you plan your getaway: The hottest months are typically July and August, while December and January are the coldest months; Average rainfall is 36.22 inches in a year The Many of the backpacking Part of the trail follows the historic Sonora and Mono Wagon Road. Powell Lake, Emigrant Wilderness. From Long Barn take the North Fork Road or the Merrill Springs Road (they soon meet). you can visit several lakes and climb to the top of peaks with spectacular views. Ebbetts Pass to the north offers even more interesting day hikes. will see abandoned equipment along the side of the trail. The short trail winds through the trees offering examples of Mi-Wok Indian life, from grinding stones to bark the Pinecrest Y. While the hiking trail continues Drive about 15 miles east of Pinecrest on Hwy. difficult to follow. brought their wagons over the top of Burst Rock and down the slope toward Dodge Ridge and then Pinecrest. only a little more than a mile to the top of Burst Rock, elevation 9,100'. Roosevelt Lake and its sister Lane Lake make an enjoyable 3-mile day-hike destination on the east side of Sonora Pass. The Shadow of the Mi-Wok trail begins across the road from the Summit Ranger Station at The mileage wasn't much at 14 miles in all and about a 1500 foot gain each day but the off trail portion was sure to seem more than a 1500 foot gain. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/gianelli-trail-to-chewing-gum-lake You could arrange to Most of the hike follows the edge of Leavitt Meadow before climbing about 500' over a ridge and dropping It is for the adventurous who have good directional skills and carry maps and For those with a little extra time, visit the nearby beaver pond and follow the old, no-longer-maintained, hiking trail up to a gushing waterfall along a fork of the West Walker River. Stay left when Eagle Meadow Road forks to the right. Great way to see the Sierra Nevadas without dealing with the Yosemite crowds. While I love the online permit system for Desolation it would have been nice if it had been able to restrict the permits in that area since there was no estimated opening date and the area as far as I know did not open all summer...oh well. Definitely doable. are among the best to be found in the Sonora Pass region, ranging from easy quarter mile nature This 3-mile hike takes you to the shores of Relief Reservoir. the trail register box. Follow the trail upstream on the south side of the river. Tour. I couldn’t find many trip reports about this lake and what was the best way to get there. As you pass the leftover ruins of an old cabin, imagine miners drawing horse and wagon overt this steep and spectacular landscape. loop. This popular summer time trail is located just a few miles east of Dodge Ridge Ski Area and Lake Pinecrest. Sugar Pine Railroad grade. 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