1.6 miles to the lake at 6800 feet elevation. Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike, Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike/Log, https://www.oregonhikers.org/w/index.php?title=Trinity_Alps_Granite_Lake_Horseshoe_Lake_Hike&oldid=92183.

Granite Lake is a mid-sized lake located in Trinity County.

This page was last modified on 29 June 2020, at 01:51. About .25 to .5 mile above the lake, things get pretty snowy and we did not go any further.

I suspect the roof leaks rain a little but it would provide some protection if it was raining. Trail routing and conditions are subject to change. It’s about nourishment and learning.

Summer conditions can come late here, he warns. Above there you get into alpine granite - up a ridge, down into Deer Creek Valley, and up to Deer Lake. Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. “There are fossils of sea creatures embedded in rocks, and relics left by Native Americans, trappers, and miners scattered throughout the Trinities.”

“There are few things as stunning as the granite ridges reflected in this deep-blue lake,” says Jane Hedve Brenenstahl (below). If you go right (North) it goes over to Black Basin/the head of Bear Creek. From here, it's all alpine granite. From here, the trail goes along Deer Creek for 0.7 miles to Deer Camp at 5900 feet elevation. 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.

Hike Difficulty: very difficult with a loaded pack — take breaks, drink water, eat a snack After a long steep three miles you get to Landers Lake. It’s about protecting what sustains us. Swift Creek Trail is one of the more heavily used trails in the Trinity Alps for its beauty and several unique destinations. There are LOTS of meadows to cross, all of which have tall plants and are pretty sopping wet so I had to boulder hop whenever I could. About 4,623 acres (18.71 km2) are … Easy does not equal crowded. This definitely offered some very nice scenery and there are a couple of extensions you could do if this Maybe combine some of this hike with Trinity Alps Long Canyon to Emerald Lake. Swift Creek provides good water. The 16-mile round-trip climbs gradually along Swift Creek and through broad meadows, then gains nearly 900 feet in a series of exposed switchbacks in the last mile. PREMIER CAMPSITEThis spot along Canyon Creek isn’t named on maps. Description. Jane Hedve Brenenstahl, 53, of Shasta Lake, California, has hiked the Trinity Alps for nearly two decades.

“Sometimes I’m at my favorite lake by May,” Alpert says, “and sometimes I have to wait until mid-July.”, Jane Hedve Brenenstahl, 53, of Shasta Lake, California, has hiked the Trinity Alps for nearly two decades. All the way from Deer Creek Camp to here there's no drinking water, although I probably could have found some down Bear Creek a ways. On the hike up you see some of the most unusual streams and ponds I've ever seen. It's another 4.1 miles up the Granite Creek Trail to Granite Lake at 6000 feet elevation (5.2 miles from the trailhead).
Occasionally the "trail" would go through a meadow area and there was no obvious trail, I just walked along in the right direction.

A little further is the junction with the trail up to Granite Pass Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike. There's an obvious stream and the trail goes a bit West of it. It's 1.8 miles down to Swift Creek at 5800 feet elevation (14.7 miles from the trailhead). At night many visitors can hear and see deer walk into their camp searching for any source of salt they can find. Scope Adjustment: 2-Shot Method to Scope Sighting. It's about 1.6 miles through Black Basin up to a ridge at 7200 feet elevation (12.9 miles from the trailhead). Water is everywhere as the snow is still melting but all the crossings were fine and barely got shoes wet. Just past the phenomenal Mumford Meadow are two quaint lakes, Horseshoe and Ward Lakes. Lots of granite boulders to negotiate on the trail. I don’t think so… . The trails are pretty well-marked, so I just followed the signs for Foster Cabin (about 5 miles out), which led me to signs for Horseshoe Lake. This is where we connect to the Trinity Alps Long Canyon to Emerald Lake.

I stayed and recuperated for a little while. The trails here are a little more rugged than typical Columbia Gorge or Cascades trails. TOP FISHINGLocal anglers cast the riffles of North Fork Coffee Creek, a crystal-clear stream that begins high in the 525,477-acre wilderness. The reality of it was that it was even harder; both sources I read from had underestimated the amount of elevation gain and I found myself climbing way more than I wanted to with a heavy pack (600 ft more!!). About five miles into the hike you'll have to cross Parker Creek. Snow level is around 6500 feet in general. Total Time Hiking: 9 hrs 30 mins.

FAVORITE LAKECaribou Lake—the largest in the Alps at 72 acres—is a favorite getaway for good reason.

Like, when you go up to Granite Pass and then down to Deer Creek, do the Four Lakes Loop and go over to Siligo Meadows, Echo Lake, and beyond. I don't have a lot of experience there. Instead of screaming at them about how this place isn’t their private water park, I packed up and made the transition to Ward Lake, which was a bit prettier and 100% mine for two days. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Camp sites are very plentiful for the next four miles or so through Parker and Momford Meadows. caught one bass...." Sucker Lake, "For hundreds of years the rainbow trout population in the McCloud River was the envy of every trout..." McCloud River. This would be a good alternate or add-on hike. Many campsites are dotted around Ward Lake with incredible views of the lake, and some even have panoramic views of the Swift Creek watershed. This page has been accessed 25,429 times. Next along the Swift Creek Trail is Parker Meadows. Shortly after this you'll come to the Bear Basin trail junction. The scramble is not technical but it is very steep and exposed on rock. The trail continues to follow Swift Creek passing many more meadows and springs. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Exception would be at the passes between river valleys, like between Granite Lake and Deer Creek, or Black Basin/Mumsford Basin. We believe good things come from people spending time outside.

Observe the uncanny resemblance between the good doctor's famous Truffula Trees and a field of fuzz-topped flowers 5 miles up Long Canyon. There are many spectacular peaks and ridges and little alpine lakes. This is quite a bit South of Portland so somewhat warmer. This is a nice area to have in your repertoire, This Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake loop is nice, but I don't know that this is the best of the Trinities.

The hike up to Granite Lake is through trees. Then I went 0.8 miles down Deer Creek to Deer Creek Camp at 5900 feet elevation, 9.4 miles from the trailhead. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter packed with the best adventure guides, travel ideas, news, and articles. I love any hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, but I’ve been shying away from some of the super-long ones. ). It’s about building relationships with the outdoors and each other. Be observant, she says.

Begin at the north end of the Swift Creek Trail parking lot and hike along the Swift Creek Trail for a little over a mile to a fork for the Granite Lake Trail. There is a junction with the trail up to Black Basin Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike. The trail follows the creek most the way through an old growth forest with some of the largest sugar pines I've ever seen. the big Brown Trout are hitting on Lake Shasta! Granite Lake - Trinity Alps, California - Duration: 0:47. 8. Horseshoe Lake is, not surprisingly, shaped like a horseshoe.

“But unlike the notorious camp-raiders in Yosemite, bears in Trinity don’t equate backpackers with food.” Extend your stay: Hike roughly five miles past the meadows to campsites at Emerald and Sapphire Lakes. There's a nice campsite just before Swift Creek. 5.

Horseshoe Lake Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. . On the way back, circle around Summit Lake and Luella Lake and back down to Deer Creek where the Granite Creek Trail junction is. 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.

“You’ll find wildlife, fishing, and off-trail adventures less than a mile from the trailhead.” From the Pacific Crest Trail-Carter Meadows Summit trailhead, the 20-minute hike climbs gently to the lake’s north shore. Ward and Horseshoe Lakes are also very popular day hikes from Parker or Momford Meadows. Osprey are also frequently observed at lakes in the Swift Creek watershed and throughout the rest of the Trinity Alps.
One or two awesome tent spots can be found on this outcropping where you are surrounded by water on nearly every side. This popular trail follows Swift Creek to its origin at Horseshoe Lake.

Emerald Lake, Trinity Alps. BEST WILDLIFEMorris Meadows, along popular Stuart Fork Trail, has black bears galore, says Alpert. There is a junction with the trail up to Black Basin Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike. 2. Horseshoe Lake is a lake located just 18.2 miles from Weaverville, in Trinity County, in the state of California, United States, near Trinity Alps, CA. But it should be called “paradise,” says Alpert. Good water all the way from Deer Creek. By the time I climbed those evil stone steps and made my way to Horseshoe Lake, I was starving and about to collapse. There's a trail going either direction, up and down Deer Creek, the Deer Creek Trail. The first two nights were wonderful down in Mumford meadows but the weather changed without any notice. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Horseshoe Lake. Solo to Horseshoe Lake - Ward Lake - Black Mountain. Secret scrambles and lakes abound in this northern California wilderness. This was October so earlier in the season there probably are some water sources. Stay on the Swift Creek Trail. Took 4 humans and a dog up to Horseshoe lake this weekend and had a great time. Then, on the other side of the meadow it wasn't obvious where the trail was so I had to search around or backtrack. I think in the summer it's fairly crowded, but in mid October there were few other people but the weather was still pretty good. In 0.4 mile there's a nice campsite near the river in case you get a late start and want to camp right away. There's a substantial bridge across Swift Creek. Around 4 miles, ford Parker Creek, and about a half mile later arrive at Parker Meadow. There are a number of places to camp. Drinking water from Granite Creek. Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace.

7. 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.

At higher elevations Swift Creek meanders through large luscious meadows, the largest of which is Mumford Meadow.

It is jointly administered by Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, and Six Rivers National Forests. Trek through grizzly terrain in Glacier National Park. Drinking water from the lake.

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