Fishing is good in the lake and even better along Kennedy Creek. Your source for Sierra wilderness information. The Southern Emigrant Wilderness borders Yosemite National Park. This route is only open during the summer months after the road is plowed. ... After a while, the sparse forest started giving way to open meadows. Kennedy Lake has become a classic destination in the Emigrant Wilderness. It was clear that the fields had been used as pasture land until very recently based on the manure and flies everywhere. No. The streams incur heavy runoff in the Spring and are very thin during the late summer. Mt. In addition to the Emigrant Wilderness, we will visit the Walker Meadows in the Toiyabe National Forest and Dorothy Lake in the northern-most tip of Yosemite National Park. It is a granite basin with many lakes. Add Your Photos. I have visited the Emigrant Wilderness numerous times starting in 1966. Emigrant Wilderness The Emigrant Wilderness is a 113,000-acre, protected area that lies near the borders of Yosemite National Park. Hough Ranger District and Bucks Lake Recreation Area remain open. When photographer Mike Shea of Grass Valley couldn’t get answers to his questions about how the lakes of the Emigrant Wilderness received their names, he decided to find out and write a book about it. Best backpacking trails in Emigrant Wilderness, California 420 Reviews Explore the most popular backpacking trails in Emigrant Wilderness with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Contains rainbows and brookies, some in trophy size. Currently, the park closes at 5 pm; all visitors must leave the park by 5 pm. While the wilderness (including big wall climbing) is open, overnight stays in wilderness (including on big walls) is prohibited. Includes details of wilderness areas, latest sierra wilderness news, resources for planning your trip, and notes from professionals in the field. Covid-19 Restrictions Still in Place. Chewing Gum Lake is a beautiful little camping spot not far inside the Emigrant Wilderness. It's not a fishing lake, but it can have spectacular sunsets and offers good swimming. I’m not planning to spend the night. The 4.5-miles hike to Chewing Gum Lake passes among wildflowers and has panoramic views of … All recreation sites except for trails have been temporarily closed. The lake is considered a premier destination for the Emigrant Wilderness. The lake is nearly 2 miles long with good camping on either end. Jan 7, 2017 near Bridgeport, CA. This loop covers both volcanic and granite landscapes. 1966 Deck Trek - August 28-September 4, 1966. Photos of Emigrant Wilderness - 50. hiking, fishing from banks of lakes and many other activities are still available. Soaring peaks cradle the lake on three sides while acres of lush meadow spread at its foot. A number of check dams were built throughout the Cherry Creek drainage in the 1930's. May 29, 2017 near Bridgeport, CA. Only a single-day's hike from the trailhead, it is easily done as a weekend trip. In 1966, with Ed Myers, Bob Johnson, Tim McSweeney, Greg O'Leary and Kevin Twohey, I backpacked 58 miles on the annual "Deck Trek". Hiking Project is built by hikers like you. We will encounter open alpine country, flower-filled meadows, mid-mountain forests, lakes, and rivers. Emigrant Lake: 140 acres at 8827' elevation, about 15 miles from the trailhead. Can I stay in the park after 5 pm? Emigrant Wilderness offers great backpacking with fewer crowds than its southern neighbor Yosemite. Meadows, mid-mountain forests, lakes is emigrant wilderness open and notes from professionals in the 1930 's destination for the Wilderness... 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