Bear Lake Granite Lake Lily Creek

More on the bear lake trail.

Bear lake granite lake lily creek.

The granite lake trail splits off the swift creek trail one mile from the trailhead. Bear lake sits just inside the emigrant wilderness nestled in a granite valley accompanied by a sea of conifers. Take the right fork to head over to bear lake. The lake to the right of silago peak sitting on a bench is luelle lake and in the meadow far below is deer creek and round lake.

This trail also accesses landers ward and horseshoe lakes. From there you need to angle east by southeast up about 400 vertical feet and over about 8 mile. 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. Just be sure to get there early if you want to snag a good spot in summertime.

It crosses swift creek and in 5 miles takes the hiker to a beautiful lake surrounded by towering granite peaks. As a wedding site it accommodates 2 35 people. Fine stream fishing below the dam and some in the inlet stream. A stream flow maintenance dam contains the lake.

R8w t37n s21. This forested lake features good camp spots and a backcountry toilet perfect for introducing people to overnight camping. Of swift creek and bear basin come into view. Good productivity good spawning area in inlet though rather limited.

Head a few hundred feet down the trail from big bear lake to where bear creek tumbles down open granite and is easy to cross. Tucked into the spruce fir forest at the base of hallett peak and flattop mountain this 0 6 mile loop is one of rocky s most famous trails. This relatively small area contains the same distinctively white glacier polished granite landscape as the much larger white trinities region. At the north end of the trinity alps at the headwaters of bear creek lies a small slice of the much larger white trinities to the southwest.

Unlike other trails listed as accessible by the park bear lake is not entirely flat and is a more challenging route. The trail is primarily used for hiking nature trips and ohv off road driving. Look southeast across the creek at the ridge just on the creek s other side. From the trailhead start out on good trail tread walking among large cedars for less than a mile reaching a y intersection with a small sign on a tree.

Once you come to the junction with the granite creek trail head right and descend towards the meadow with deer creek and round lake. This peaceful alpine lake makes for a perfect one day getaway during the summer months and to escape the heat of the foothills. The trail is primarily used for hiking camping horses and backpacking and is best used from june until september. Lily lake miller creek and bear lake trail is a 10 7 mile moderately trafficked point to point trail located near homewood california that features a lake and is rated as moderate.

Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.