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 He was ecstatic! Deer Lake rests deep in the Emigrant Wilderness amidst dozens of other lakes, each one as scenic and inviting as the next. So funny!  “And this mountain doesn’t look as bad as the last one.”. He had gotten off of work and stopped in just to say hello. He had organized everything, filled every possible water container with clean water, and caught fresh dinner.  I remember loving this lake much more on our way back through on Wednesday as it was vacant of all such noise makers. “Think he’ll catch anything?” Darrin asked me. The lake is nearly 2 miles long with good camping on either end. But he wanted to go again as he had learned from a few mistakes. “HEY GUYS!” he exclaimed as he walked over and gave us hugs. I got the map out and looked at a 8 mile round trip that would get us to Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake, Deer Lake, and the southern edge of Long Lake via an off trail route, after which we would return the way we came. onuruno.e 2 years, 7 months ago  There was a full camouflage tarp, an assortment of jackets and coats, a seventeen gallon water container, a five pound bag of rope, and more that i cannot remember. The next morning I pushed on to Gem Lake then descended to Buck Meadow Creek to return to the trailhead via Pine Valley. But it’s much less crowded than its neighbor to the South, offering more solitude for backpacking. Emigrant Wilderness, located south of Hwy. It was a moment of silence and solitude. Isn’t that the truth?  Yet again in less than a mile we had another lake to visit; Deer Lake. He could have been as late as he wanted – I was just jazzed to be going at all – and impressed by his dedication. The following Wednesday, before the would-be trip was supposed to happen, Chy and I got home from some errands and Frank just appeared out of the bushes in my front yard, beer in hand.  Before the end of the climb, Darrin ended up carrying Franks pack just to give him a break. Difficulty – Intermediate to Strenuous Best Time – Summer through Fall Special Conditions – High water in creeks, mosquitoes in early summer, popular. This was great. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. Good productivity, but no spawning areas. Once on it again, we followed the trail through a swampy areas to the east of the lake and discovered a great campsite a little north of the lake. Contains rainbows and brookies, some in trophy size.  By 5:00 AM I was back in my house texting Frank and his wife Linda trying to figure out what was happening.  He made his way over to me and began negotiations; “So if we make it to Piute Meadows how far is that?” he asked. “That’s not a good idea dad.” Darrin explained.  About 13 miles and 1100′ gain for the day in 7 hours – counting a stop at each lake.  “I brought vodka and celery too.”. as the Piute tribe of the Great Basin, on the east-ern slope of the Sierra. It’s this ‘silence’ of nature that intrigues me so.  It seemed the deeper we got into the wilderness, the more epic each scene became. Wednesday, May 27th. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from April until October. (7.5 miles / 1,350 feet up / 1,850 feet down / camp is at 7,900 feet elevation) Thoughts of how Ben couldn’t make it for this very same reason came to my mind. An Unlikely Trip I was pushing for Gem lake as our day one destination, but Frank talked me down to Piute lake – 8 miles from the trailhead rather than 9.5.  Finally when all of us were up, we made breakfast and started to break down camp. Sure enough at 5:30 AM Frank and Darrin showed up. Middle Emigrant Lake: 23 acres at We stood on that last mountain top, knowing that Piute Lake was very close and just below us hidden by the trees; we were greeted at this point by some beautiful views. “After 12” he said in a groggy voice.  It was kind of a quiet morning – but Frank hadn’t slept well since his mattress had gone flat. I was up and out of my hammock by 8am sharp and boiling water for my coffee. We made it back to the truck just as a thunderstorm was approaching and dropping a little rain on us. Has a fair population of rainbows 8 to 14 inches.  Darrin was using the Lifestraw. 3 days, 2 nights.  I’ll devise a way. Small, alpine, glacial, granitoid lake with turf strips around most of the lake margins. They’ll be ok, right? “I don’t know!” Frank said with a laugh. I had ambitions of making it to Smith and Morris Lakes in the Trinity Alps atop the sawtooth mountains. Emigrant Lake - Key Facts.  But he had come this far without complaint despite his pain, and the lake was barely a mile past the meadow. The lake is nearly 2 miles long with good camping on either end. “That doesn’t make any sense at all.” i said. Since we had to pack out the next morning, we wanted to make sure our loads were as light as possible. -Middle Buck Lake We returned to my driveway to pick up the gear that had fallen out – and by 6:00 AM sharp we were officially on the way. As we began what would be the longest climb of the trip (a relentless 800′ gain) poor Frank started really feeling his heel – and pack. After a long ways, the lake opened up into two wide, more lake-like areas.  We were surrounded by sprawling granite cliff formations in the distance, and gorgeous forest and patches of lush grass and wildflowers. As we approached the top of the mountain we had been traversing for some time, the view once again opened up to yet more valleys of granite.  Here on this lake during this day; there was no schedule. Loved reading it. “I’ll be happy if I get to bed by midnight tonight!”. ~10 miles. As we hiked toward the inlet of Jewelry Lake we were impressed by the inlet streams and meadows.  I think that despite his most sincere efforts, his pack ended up being about 50 lbs – much of which was food. You'll need a permit for this loop so make sure to stop by the Summit District Ranger Station in …  We turned in at 11pm with no agenda for the  next day other than to get up whenever we felt like it.  But again, we pushed on. The Trail to Deer Lake Wildflowers, Panoramic Views, Tranquil Lakes. “Ok let’s do it.” Frank said as he stood up. Sunset at Camp above Piute Lake. Trip 2 (Out-and-back): Gianelli trailhead to Powell Lake, Lake Valley, Chewing Gum Lake, and Whitesides Meadow. The lake is considered a premier destination for the Emigrant Wilderness. Without hesitation i responded with a “Yes!”.  At least the trails are less challenging that the Trinities, and maybe a two night trek in will do the trick. 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. Fortunately, however, this is not the end of the story, It’s just the beginning. Truth be told, during this spring and summer my pack has been ready to go on a three day trip at a moments notice. Overall the trip is 10.3 miles one way with a 5,100′ gain. We agreed that rendezvousing at 4:30 AM was the best plan, so Chy and I headed home. The following morning at 4:30 AM I was standing alone in my driveway; both myself and my pack ready to go. In order to get water a bit away from shore, Bob walked out on a log, balancing precariously, as Jennifer made a video (66 seconds).  I was intrigued by the endless granite landscape that sprawled out in all directions. He mentioned that his son, Darrin, had just returned from an overnight backpacking trip and might want to go. By 9:00 PM we were in Russian River telling Chyanne of our many adventures, enjoying beer and pizza, and most of all, the fellowship. Kim met me at the trailhead and she cooked a great meal and we shared our adventures of the day. “What are these for?” Darrin asked. Other than stopping to take some pictures, we moved on. “Well we are close.”  Frank said. Rescheduling clients, putting together his gear, tuning up his truck, shopping for new gear, and much, much more.  Darrin had no objections, so we headed back down the cross country route we had just climbed up, and continued east on the trail toward Buck Lakes. Bear Lake and Grouse Lake via Emigrant Wilderness Loop is a 13.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. ... Day 1: Camp Lake, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake, Deer Lake, Buck Lakes. Pack Weight Pre-Beer: 28 LBS After a good hearty laugh together, and a few sighs of relief, we hit the trail at about noon. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. -Deer Lake I pulled out the map and plotted a course that would send us to a few more lakes and add an additional 4+ miles to our day, making it more of a 12 mile day rather than 8.  So we walked out on some rock outcroppings on the western shore of Deer Lake and sat as we soaked-in our surroundings. Length: 16 miles (13 additional miles for the day hike)  We were the only ones there and neither the trail nor use areas nor any other sign of man could be seen from where we sat. He started thinking aloud between sips of beer as he looked up at the leaves of the trees in my backyard; “Oh man I have clients lined up.” he said.  At least 15 if not more. “Long time no see!”. The fact he made it at all was a testimate to how badly he wanted to go, and how loyal he is to making his ‘yes’ mean ‘yes’. “This is gonna take a while huh buddy?” I asked Frank as he was trying to decide which oh his many tents to bring. Tentative d 9/13/2014 - On the last day of our 11 day backpacking trip in Emigrant Wilderness and Yosemite National Park, we stopped briefly at Piute Lake to … A beautiful trail that crosses Piute Lake, Piute Meadow, Lily Lake, and Camp Lake along rolling terrain with a nice final section into the Crabtree Trailhead on the western edge of Emigrant Wilderness.  Among those items were practical things that were simply doubles of what Darrin or I already had and could share. Leading Bubo and Dakota in front of the pack. Gem lake was about a mile and a half climb.  around 14 inches or so, and his first one was just as large. “No way man.” i said in agreement with Darrin. While Smith & Morris Lakes remains elusive, I was stoked to finally experience the string of lakes from Crabtree. -Jewelry Lake Frank was limping badly at this point. We then continue to Piute Lake, where we will spend the last night in the Emigrant. -Lower Buck Lake Darrin, Frank and i went item by item through his three packs and removed the unnecessary items.  You want to push forward?”  Darrin asked.  It’ll be nice to hang around camp and recover today.”. “The doctor said i need to stay off of it and exercise it.” he replied. There were MANY people here. All in agreement, we settled up and headed in our own directions to prepare for the journey.  We need to break into this stuff and pick out what you need.”. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe successfully reintroduced California bighorn sheep to the Lake Range January 2020. So I had all but given up on the trip.  It’s not pure silence i long for; just the silencing of the ever present ‘schedule’ we experience in our every day lives. My camp above Piute Lake had a 360 degree view of the sky and scenery.  Darrin and i freshened up some as it was hotter than it should have been – and humid.  I showed Darrin, he nodded in approval, and we were on our way by 10:00am. “Are you sure you should go with your foot like that?” i asked him. ( Log Out /  I hopped into the passenger seat and we were off. You could spend days exploring the area around Deer Lake and never grow weary of your exploits.  It was truly a gorgeous spot, and it looked as if there might be some great camping on the south shore of the lake. This trail goes by Camp Lake, Piute Lake Campground, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake, Wood Lake, Grouse Lake, and Cra ... Crabtree TH to Gem Lake • Emigrant Wilderness.  Darrin and Frank also had fresh eggs and some other goodies. A beautiful trail that crosses Piute Lake, Piute Meadow, Lily Lake, and Camp Lake along rolling terrain with a nice final section into the Crabtree Trailhead on the western edge of Emigrant Wilderness.  Days we didn’t have; but days i would love to have. Fri, Jul 14, 2017, 7:00 AM: July 13:The 3 people going decided yesterday we would change this trip back to Emigrant Wilderness. It was a perfect day for a day hike; the sun was out and sky blue.  Frank enjoyed the hike out much more this time around. ... Piute Meadow, Grouse Lake, and Pine Valley. Location: Emigrant Wilderness, Tuolumne County Trailhead: Kennedy Meadows, elevation 6,300 feet Highest point on the trail: Mosquito Pass, 9,360 feet Emigrant Lake elevation: 8,825 feet Elevation Gain: 3,060 feet Hiking Distance: 14 miles Best seasons: Mid-summer through fall Campsites: Pleasant sites at either end of the lake, a few along the north shore Tonight 21 Dec Lake Isabella. Relieved of a little weight, Frank was ready to move on to ever higher ground. Piute Lake Rosasco Lake ... lake with turf strips around most of the lake margins. Frank was quick to drop his pack and jump in.  My lake-chilled IPA was awesome. The Hike: Piute Lake (Emigrant Wilderness in the Sierra Nevada mountains)  It didn’t solve Franks foot pain, but seemed to help some. The more we climbed the more vast the scenery became. Frank always talks about laying around in his hammock. We emerged over the final boulders and sprawling out before us was an absolutely massive body of water.  Our camp was quiet and glorious. “How you feeling Frank?” I asked as he got out of his tent. I explained my idea about Smith and Morris lake and we agreed that it would be too much to do as Frank has only backpacked a couple of times in his life in the past – each one a learning experience in pack weight. We stopped for a few on the shores of the lake and filled up on water. Frank and I had been talking about making a backpacking trip happen for years, and now of all times on such short notice I cannot believe it happened even though we’ve gone and returned already. 45 to 51 at 8000 feet. The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California , USA . From short overnight fast-packing getaways to a week-long trek with a loaded pack, the 113,000-acre Emigrant Wilderness may not be as popular as Yosemite, but it is definitely worth the trip. 17.6 Frank was getting tired though. Yeah they’ll be fine.”, Finally he looked back at me and said “Yes I can make it!”. Frank had worked very hard from the time we talked about the trip last Wednesday till this morning to make the trip happen at all. After some more easy hiking, we arrived at what became one of our favorite lakes of the trip; Deer Lake. -Upper Buck Lake “Let’s just make it there and take a rest before making any decisions.” I said.  It starts out in a meadow at it’s easternmost end. “A little less than seven miles in.” i answered. Being self employed, he explained, means having to work around his clients schedules. “Whatchya doin’ there buddy?” I asked Frank. Length: 16 miles (13 additional miles for the day hike) Elevation Gain: 1600 ft (1,100′ additional gain for the day hike) The Pack: Osprey Exos 58.  If the ever increasing beauty of this wilderness was any indication of what the rest of the hike would be like, i was ready to see it. Fri, Jul 14, 2017, 7:00 AM: July 13:The 3 people going decided yesterday we would change this trip back to Emigrant Wilderness.  We dropped down into Lily Creek not too long after the lake. -Gem Lake “Your clients will be ok?” I asked in shock. Mailing Address:P.O. The Pack: Osprey Exos 58 Elevation Gain: 1600 ft (1,100′ additional gain for the day hike)  I was using the Lifestraw Bottle.  The rowdy crowd definitely took away from the otherwise wonderful lake scene. It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. I tried to get him to tell his clients he’d be there when he pleased and they’d just have to deal – but he felt that was not the most professional approach. The backpacking from Twin to Emigrant Lake was overall good without extended difficult trail.  We weren’t ready to head back to camp yet; it was only four/ four and a half miles away and all downhill. As Frank topped the last hill, I saw that he was using a walking stick – but using it more like a crutch.  8 miles and a 1600′ climb – limping the whole way. ( Log Out /   She would love it. We hit the trail by 10:15.  I don’t even remember or fly or mosquito pestering my skin or buzzing my ears. Duration: 3 days 2 nights Emigrant Wilderness – Lakes Loop Entire Loop – 26 miles Day 1 – Crabtree Trailhead to Y Meadow Lake – 7 miles Day 2 – Meadow Lake to Piute Lake – 11 miles Day 3 – Piute Lake to Crabtree Trailhead – 8 miles Lakes Encountered: Chewing Gum Lake, Y Meadow Lake, Deer Lake, Jewelry Lake, Gem Lake, Piute Lake & Camp Lake The fish was amazing, and the two he caught were more than we could eat that night even after our long day of hiking. I may love backpacking, but I am no soloist. However, more often than not the challenge of backpacking isn’t the trail itself, the challenge is getting to the trailhead at all, especially if it’s a midweek trip.  a little more than a mile and we’ll be at the lake. Piute Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. Emigrant Lake - Key Facts.  “No worse than at home. “Probably!” he said with a half laugh. 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