Emerald And Sapphire Lakes Trinity Alps

The outflow from these bodies of water mark the beginning of the stuart fork creek which meanders through mountains and meadows until it enters trinity lake.

Emerald and sapphire lakes trinity alps. Black tailed deer and black bear are common sights during the. Sapphire and emerald lakes by marcushellberg on 2019 06 19 2020 08 01 the trinity alps are a spectacular wilderness area in northern california within driving distance from the sf bay area. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek pdf approximate elevation profile of the day 4 hike. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek orange.

Dogs are also able to use this trail. Stuart fork trail to emerald and sapphire lakes is a 31 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near lewiston california that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Wildlife is abundant in the stuart fork watershed. On the last day we packed up camp and then hiked the 12 miles back to our car at the trailhead.

The trail begins just past the trinity alps resort a private collection of cabins near weaverville ca. I 100 recommend spending the night at the lakes instead of going back to. Our goal was to make a 4 night 5 day backpacking trip into the emerald sapphire lakes area of the trinity alps. Before the start of.

The hike is mostly downhill and we were able to do it in 5 hours. Sapphire and emerald lakes are nestled comfortably among granite ridges in the heart of the trinity alps. Steve w maria g denise f. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october.