Bear Basin Granite Lake Loop

Last summer i took a three day backpacking trip through the trinity alps.

Bear basin granite lake loop.

I would love to spend more time just relaxing at this lake but on this trip i only stopped for a. Bear basin granite lake loop closed is a 14 2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near trinity center california that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The loop around the green lakes basin visits four lakes and passes a few small tarns adding 3 miles to the green lakes hike. Warning day 2 is probably the most strenuous day of the hike but also very enjoyable and scenic.

The trail is primarily used for hiking camping horses and backpacking and is best used from june until september. As you continue to climb the basin just gets better and better. Bear lakes are in the heart of the lakes basin recreation area the northernmost section of the sierra nevada. Less visited than sierra regions to the south the area is home to spectacular alpine lakes set among a forested and granitic mountain backdrop.

Multiple trails weave through the bear lakes area forming various loops that provide access to the lakes. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Long lake is the biggest of the lakes you will see on this loop and it is beautiful with its granite outcroppings that overlook the water. In 0 2 miles as it drops down to the north shore of the largest lake in the basin.

At the junction at 5 1 miles bear left on the upper green lake trail which loses 100 ft. Long lake cub lake little big bear lake.