Adventure: All my tricks to making backpacking easier. 14 comments. Summit Lake, Twin Lakes, Maggie Lakes ist ein 26.1 Meilen langer Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Johnsondale, Kalifornien. Nothing says Happy Birthday like a trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness. Thursday August 9th I turned 38, to celebrate I packed my gear and headed north.There are multiple access points into the wilderness. Much of the trail lies within the Golden Trout Wilderness. https://goldentroutwilderness.wordpress.com/.../weekend/maggie-lakes I guess that's what happens when it gets dark at 5. At this point, the sun was gone and the headlamp was lighting the dark forest. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. We had 7 miles to camp and about 5 hours of light... shouldn't be a problem. The upper Lake is the Largest and the middle lake is the smallest. Also very close to here you get a peek down into the Alder Creek Drainage. A true backpackers paradise the densely packed pine forest's bring an assault to the senses. Sequoia National Forest The Sequoia National Forest, named for the world's largest trees, has the greatest concentration of giant sequoia groves in the world. I've not hiked this trail but have heard its steep and treacherous and not maintained. William S. (Billy) Brown 1945. Travel north of the Forest/Park boundary is prohibited. Otherwise you must wait 3 miles until reaching Pecks Creek. My only Bummer was that I only caught 1 fish. We packed up our things and broke camp by 9 am. After eating some breakfast, we started our hike through more forest and meadows. Living within minutes of Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite National parks all my life I have spent most of my life exploring all these parks have to offer. Grizzly Lake. This creek should by all means be flowing and is your second reliable year around water source. Our camp was on a nice perch overlooking Lower Maggie Lake so we enjoyed watching the stars fade into view before deciding it was time to sleep. I will include way points locations in the map for you, should you like to try your luck at the creek. The plan for the day was to day hike up to Twin Lakes and if we felt good enough, head up to Summit Lake. One of the earliest Forest Service topographers, in an endeavor to convey a written description of this mountain country, said: "The relief of the Reserve (Los Padres National Forest) is very high, rugged and precipitous, and the study of such a broken surface, even with the aid of a contour map, will not be easy for the laymen”. (No permit is needed for day hikes). Trail closures in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are still in effect where Trail 31E14 crosses into the southern part of Sequoia National Park near Sheep Mountain. Good thing I always carry more than I need. SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST INYO NATIONAL FOREST Lake Success Mountain Home State Forest Redhill Freeman Creek Mountain Home Bush Tree Deer Creek Powderhorn Tree Starvation Complex Packsaddle Cunningham South Peyrone Blackv Mountain Belknap Complex Alder Creek Wishon Burro Creek Silver Creek Middle Tule Maggie Upper Mountain Tule Dillonwood T u l e R i e r N o r t h F o r k T … save. Passing Jacobson's you start a small climb before once again dropping down into another meadow (Mowery Meadow). hide. I think that one was my favorite. Both are beautiful lakes that have different characteristics than each other, which was a nice surprise. The area is named for California's prized state fish, the Beautiful Golden Trout which is native only to these waters. Notice how the junction for Griswold kind of looks like a cross in the photo maybe a subtle warning of don't go here. SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST INYO NATIONAL FOREST Lake Success Mountain Home State Forest A¤ ) M 99 Bush Tree Deer Creek Powderhorn Tree Starvation Complex Packsaddle Cunningham Long Meadow South Peyrone Peyrone Redhill Black Mountain Belknap Complex Freeman Creek Alder Creek Wishon Mountain Home Burro Creek Silver Creek Middle Tule Maggie Mountain Upper Tule Dillonwood) M 56 … Summit trail does not end here, you can continue north to frog lakes, twin lakes and even much farther to Summit Lake and beyond. At around 9.5 miles in you have just arrived at Lower Maggie. Enjoy nature – it’s free! This is a very important rule all hikers should strictly adhere to. You'll need to be extra vigilant, keep your map and compass handy and look for cairn markers to stay on the trail here. As the sun started to get close to the horizon, we were close to our destination but one of our members was having some knee pain and required a slower pace. Going right will lead you to Pecks Cabin this is private property. The 1.2 million-acre Sequoia forest, established in 1908, contains about 25 percent of the flora species found in California. Follow North Rd about 10 miles to the Summit TrailHead. The Giant Sequoia National Monument is located in the national forest. Thanks for stopping by here you find my wilderness blog, mostly documenting my adventures throughout the Los Padres National Forest. Grizzly Lake Area. He started with 2 liters and it was not enough for him. All things that interest me. Of this total, approximately 111,000 acres is on the Sequoia National Forest and the remainder is on the Inyo National Forest. Approximately 150 miles of trails are located on the Sequoia National Forest portion, for horses and hikers. Sierra Nevada lakes are chemically dilute and low in nutrients due to the high-elevation settings where they occur, with shallow soils and sparse vegetation. Jennie Lake is a beautiful subalpine lake located in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness just outside of Sequoia National Park. Protected within the Giant Sequoia National Monument, these groves and the areas around them are managed by the U.S. Forest Service. MT Pinos, Sawmill & Grouse (Chumash Wilderness), TopaTopa: A FAILED ATTEMPT AT 'WHATEVER THE HELL YOU CALL IT' PEAK 2/21/19. By the time we got to the partially frozen Twin Lakes, there was the opportunity to scramble up to get some shots looking back down towards the lakes. Looking south from Grizzly Lake area. Not a lot of options but we did find some nice pics of a hike to Maggie Lakes (source), which was tucked away in the western end of the Golden Trout Wilderness. [Fig. Continuing on you will drop down into Jacobson Meadow at 3.7 miles in. Thank you for the review. The upper Lake is the Largest and the middle lake is the smallest. This makes it very easy for you to follow my exact routes. Home. The only downside was it was a tad bit smokey that morning from a controlled burn that was taking place nearby. Without the sun, the temperature started to drop. National Forest and National Monument lands are … The Silver Knapsack Trail is a 36.2-mile (58.3 km) trail located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Johnsondale, Springville, and Three Rivers, California. After a couple of miles, we found a nice overlook with our first real views, which also gave us an opportunity to take some hero shots. After Frog Lake, the trail is easier to follow to Twin Lakes. Two subspecies of golden trout are recognized; South Fork Kern golden trout and the Little K… The four of us arrived at the trailhead later than expected, sometime around 1 pm. Sequoia National Forest Supervisors Office 1839 S. Newcomb Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 920-1588 M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Closed for lunch between 12:00 - 12:30 PM. Archived. Find the travel option that best suits you. If water is needed you can head down a ways into the meadow along the "Not so maintained" Mountaineer creek trail(32e10). Officially 1,200 feet high, Tokopah Falls is a series of small cascades. The next reliable water source is about 8.5 miles in at Pecks Creek watershed. Luckily there was a pre-existing pile of wood at our camp spot (which was part of its appeal). The Lowest and most commonly camped at lake sits at just over 9000' elevation. The only reason I did not Summit on this trip is I had my dog and it was her first backpacking trip, that would have been too much for her. A hidden gem... Grizzly Creek Drainage. Also if you have time I've been told you can pull small Golden's out of Mountaineer creek on your way in or out. The star of the show to the south in Sequoia National Park is Tokopah Falls. I found myself drawn to the middle Lake. Miles of hiking trails stretch in all directions. Scenery: 53, Fig. Back to the grind uphill you go on a good push 6.5 miles in you will pass the junction for Griswold trail(31e18). Once we were close to camp, we went to check out the other two Maggie Lakes. Shake Camp Campground has 11 sites for tents, and for small RVs and trailers. 52, Fig. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday present. Western Divide Ranger District 32588 Hwy 190 Springville, CA 93265 (559) 920-0460 … Surrounded by Thick conifer forests, granite peaks and stunning meadows its basically heaven on earth. Three Finger Lake in the upper Kern River watershed, Sequoia National Park. The Western Divide, Indian Basin, and the Kern Plateau offer spectacular fall color scenes. Fishing regulations here at the lakes in the Golden Trout Wilderness require artificial lures with barbless hooks only. 0513-21-01, 0513-21-02, and 0513-21-03 prohibiting overnight camping on public lands managed by the Forest. Basically you can consider this the halfway point at 5 miles in. Nights: 2Miles: 24Type: Out-and-backDogs: OKCampfires: OKTrailhead: Google. Sequoia National Park Lakes Southern Sierra Nevada Lakes. In fact all the meadows we came across were so refreshing the wild flowers were in full Bloom. Great riding trails lead out from the campground to destinations in Sequoia National Park such as Summit Lake, Maggie Lakes, and Hockett Meadows. If we didn't have so much farther to go I would have made this my lunch spot. Horse trailer parking and campsites are available near the corrals. Maggie Lakes - Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest (click for gallery) As summer faded into fall, we knew we wanted to get in one last trip in the Sierra. share. From the start of the trail I carried three and a half liters and did not need to refill, however my hiking buddy did. Deer and bear are the principal big game animals. Fly Fishing will probably land you your best shot at taking home the prized Golden. I continued backtracking on the trail until I saw some lights and heard them calling out. We made the call to split up with two of us double timing to camp to get things set up while the other two took their time. Various ways of getting and keeping in touch. This thread is archived. The Sierra Nevada. I did take advantage of that. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday and the sights and smells brought back old childhood memories of my parents taking me to the lots to pick our yearly tree to decorate. Sequoia National Forest day use opportunities available, overnight camping prohibited. Quail and squirrels are the primary small game. Getting to the falls is an easy, 1.7-mile hike. Getting to the Lakes from Summit Trail (8,265') is the shortest route.The trail is very well maintained and easy to follow. Looking at the weather report, it showed cold air but no rain, sleet or snow. 15 min or less Hike to the upper and 5 minutes for the middle. The hike out was fairly easy and it helped that we could follow the trail more easily on the way out (since some parts were poorly marked and we lost the trail several times on the way in). After passing Pecks creek there is a junction, head left toward Maggie. I can't stress enough how important it is too carry extra water and know for sure where the reliable fill up sources are located. The Southern Region of Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument This area is comprised of the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, making it one of the most geographically diverse and remote in the country.. A Sierra club register is currently at North Maggie. Though none of the individual drops is especially high, that does not diminish from the beauty of the falls and the Tokopah Valley in general. Hume Lake Ranger District 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621 (559) 791-5758 M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Closed for lunch between 12:00 - 12:30 PM. Looking east into the heart of Kings Canyon. Here at Mountaineer creek is one of those spots I mentioned above where you can find small Golden's in the creek. 14:59. 278. Surrounded by Thick conifer forests, granite peaks and stunning meadows its basically heaven on earth. As you can see from my picture below. Boulder Creek. Both definitely worth checking out as you most likely will have them all to yourself. Overall: However I am drawn to Maggie and must reach her. We also had a dog and really wanted a fire. It will lead you right to it. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. I hiked back up a small hill where i expected to find the slow pokes, but they were nowhere to be found. North of Maggie Lakes, Summit trail to Frog Lake and Twin Lakes climbs 500 ft. up through a giant boulder field and is easy to lose. A decent list of California Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds, in the Sequoia region of the Southern Sierra mountains ….spanning from the Kern River to the Kings River. However most folks stop here. View from Mt. It is located in Sequoia National Forest and the southernmost part of Sequoia National Park. Very few spots leave you looking around just a little bit for trail, however most of those spots are marked with ducks. After that, it was more forest and the occasional meadow with a few granite peaks poking through. The staff was awesome and the market is stocked with any last minute supplies that you may need. As we neared the car, we could see the smoke from the controlled fire that was happening on the other end of the park so we were happy to get back to the car, heading away from the fire and towards Mexican food. Unless it's a super secret location I include a map plus GPS track and Google earth KMZ files for you to download at the bottom of every blog post. Prior Research and knowledge out here is your best friend. Its always a good idea to bring a map and compass or GPS, but most likely you will not need it unless your planning a lot of off trail stuff. Tamarisk, Nordhoff Peak and Chorro Spring: February 2, 4 and 7, 2014. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect one of America's most diverse, rugged, and scenic landscapes. Deer Cove Trail vista. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/sequoia-national-forest/lake New comments cannot … Returning to tackle Griswold is on my list as well. Sequoia National Forest is located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California.The U.S. National Forest is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees which populate 38 distinct groves within the boundaries of the forest.. Should you like to chat further please use the contact pages form located at the top of the blog. The trail starts off heading west and downhill for 1 mile until crossing Mountaineer creek. Start in Sequoia National Park at the Crescent Meadow Trailhead, winding through a grove of towering sequoia trees before being spit out onto a narrow ledge with a killer view of the Great Western Divide. Nearby if your feeling extra adventurous you can Summit Maggie and North Maggie Mountain. Hard to beat the Golden Trout Wilderness. For the health and welfare of our Forest visitors and staff, Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson announces Forest Orders No. I'm a glutton for punishment when the reward is taking the path less traveled. Sequoia National Forest. Picnic tables, fire rings, piped water, and pit toilets are provided. Hume Lake Ranger District 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621 (559) 791-5758 M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Closed for lunch between 12:00 - 12:30 PM. I assumed if I kept scrambling up, I would get better views, which made me want to check out Summit Lake. Maggie Lake / Summit Trail Sequoia National Forest - YouTube Shortly after sunrise, we had some light on the tent so that helped motivate me to get up. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. Posted by 2 years ago. Join me as I take you and or your group on a private tour of the park. Crews have been hard at work clearing downed trees, Behind the downed tree is a nice bench to rest on, Those Wildflowers are much better looking in person. Thanks Dan for joining me and special thanks to my beautiful wife who lets me take off on my journeys at a moments notice. The Lowest and most commonly camped at lake sits at just over 9000' elevation. There is so much more of it yet to explore. Note: I'm not a big fan of these all backpackers should know where they are going and how to navigate through the backcountry with proper map skills. North of Maggie Mountain lies a series of 3 Gorgeous alpine Lakes (Maggie Lakes), and when I say Gorgeous that is an understatement. Monarch. Maggie is a special place. The next day, we woke to blue skies which was a nice change of pace from the previous two days. This was our destination. With a 5 trout limit. A helpful hint getting to the upper lake is easiest by following along the stream from the lower lake. Maggie Lakes - Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest (click for gallery). Our campsite at Maggie Lanes in Sequoia National Forest. When all else fails follow the stacked rocks. Streams and lakes dot the landscape, with 2 wild and scenic Rivers (The North and South Forks of the Kern). Er führt entlang eines Sees und durch schönen Wald. This is the fastest route from Lake Forest, CA to Sequoia National Park, CA. A great feature of this campground is the very small town of Ponderosa is right around the corner just 2 miles up the road. Camp at the stunning Bearpaw Meadow or magical Hamilton Lake on night one and be on the lookout for meteors — the ultra-dark night skies here are perfect for them! Mt. Jennie Lakes. They even seated Lacy dog with us on the Patio and served her a burger patty on her own plate. To minimize the risk of getting snow, we targeted lower elevations. Season is open Last Saturday in April through November 15th. I absolutely love the Golden trout Wilderness. There are no backpacking quota restrictions making this a perfect trip that requires little planning. The northern section intersects with Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks and includes areas like Hume Lake, areas of the Kings River and Boyden Cavern, to name a few. This is where I was thankful to see horse manure to follow. Souchan Saephan 626 views. 2:21. There are 202.40 miles from Lake Forest to Sequoia National Park in northwest direction and 271 miles (436.13 kilometers) by car, following the Mineral King Road route.. Lake Forest and Sequoia National Park are 5 hours 52 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .. Or maybe now the trail is once again maintained, guess I wont find out until I return. At around 2 miles in we came across this very interesting Lean to shelter complete with camp fire ring. Sequoia National Forest Supervisors Office 1839 S. Newcomb Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 920-1588 M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Closed for lunch between 12:00 - 12:30 PM. The hike started pretty easy, mainly through a forest with hundred foot tall pine trees (although not much of a view). Campsites: This was actually on my original agenda from a different loop trail but changed my mind once I knew I was bringing my pup. Wildlife: These trails can be accessed from the Sequoia National Forest at Quaking Aspen Campground on Hwy 190, Lloyd Meadow, Mtn. Western Divide Ranger District 32588 Hwy 190 Springville, CA 93265 (559) 920-0460 … I really want to try Griswold trail to Maggie but am a bit scared of the trail condition and incline as this will be my first long distance hike. I found this meadow to be really neat. A range of camping options on forest service-managed land are available. This is only 1 of the 2 reliable year around water sources before reaching the lakes so If you have not topped off your water due so now. I kicked around the idea of climbing Maggie Peak, which seems pretty accessible but since it was already close to sunset, I instead returned to camp and warm myself by the fire. Not too far from the Lakes now you have another pretty good uphill followed by a big downhill jaunt into the Pecks Canyon watershed at 8.5 miles in. The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sequoia National Forest costs only $47, and the quickest way takes just 7¾ hours. We had burgers and beer at the Brewers family lodge and market. Immediately upon arriving there are multiple camp spots along the lake complete with nice fire rings. Sequoia National Forest. Photo by: Bob Meadows. 98% Upvoted. Hume Lake Sequoia National Forest Campground info and views - Duration: 2:21. potatothorn 1,224 views. National Forest land is broken into 2 sections: north and south. Trout, found in nearly every stream and lake, include the unique golden trout in certain high-country streams. Cruising through this area keep an eye on those views to the east you will get some amazing sights of the Great Western Divide and the Surrounding San Joaquin Valley. Perfect swimming conditions though. More. As we continued to climb elevation, we did get to see more granite. Talk about beautiful scenery this place has it all. If entering from the Inyo National Forest side you can obtain your permit here from, Before hitting the Summit trail to Maggie lakes we decided to car camp for the night at. Trails: Lower Maggie isn't that big of a lake but does have a couple of peaks surrounding it which helps with photographs despite the overcast sky. 54] The majority of the giant sequoia groves in the Sierra can be found in the Sequoia National Forest, but this forest is much more than a place to see the big trees. The 300,000+ acre Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW) was designated by Congress in 1978. Both upper and middle require a small off trail trek to reach. Before You Go. National Park, National Forest, and National Monument land all co-mingle in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our campsite at Maggie Lanes in Sequoia National Forest. There are also a few dispersed campsites at the middle and upper lake should you want to venture just a little further. 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