I'm a glutton for punishment when the reward is taking the path less traveled. The halfway point is Pumpkin Center, CA. Monarch. As summer faded into fall, we knew we wanted to get in one last trip in the Sierra. Der Sequoia National Forest liegt in der südlichen Sierra Nevada im Bundesstaat Kalifornien in den Vereinigten Staaten.Der Nationalforst ist nach den Riesenmammutbäumen (Sequoiadendron giganteum) benannt, die in 38 verschiedenen Hainen innerhalb des Waldgebiets wachsen.. Das Giant Sequoia National Monument befindet sich im Nationalwald. 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. If water is needed you can head down a ways into the meadow along the "Not so maintained" Mountaineer creek trail(32e10). 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. (No permit is needed for day hikes). Both are beautiful lakes that have different characteristics than each other, which was a nice surprise. 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. Looking east into the heart of Kings Canyon. Unfortunately, my buddies weren't up to it so we started our hike back. There is so much more of it yet to explore. Thanks for stopping by here you find my wilderness blog, mostly documenting my adventures throughout the Los Padres National Forest. More. The Western Divide, Indian Basin, and the Kern Plateau offer spectacular fall color scenes. Should you like to chat further please use the contact pages form located at the top of the blog. 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. 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. Sequoia National Forest. My only Bummer was that I only caught 1 fish. This is the fastest route from Lake Forest, CA to Sequoia National Park, CA. Grizzly Lake. This pristine area encompasses 304,000 acres in the Kern Plateau at the Southern end of the Sierra Nevada. At this point, the sun was gone and the headlamp was lighting the dark forest. The 300,000+ acre Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW) was designated by Congress in 1978. Enjoy nature – it’s free! At around 9.5 miles in you have just arrived at Lower Maggie. 98% Upvoted. National Forest and National Monument lands are … As we continued to climb elevation, we did get to see more granite. Horse trailer parking and campsites are available near the corrals. 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. 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. Despair. 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! hide. Great riding trails lead out from the campground to destinations in Sequoia National Park such as Summit Lake, Maggie Lakes, and Hockett Meadows. The four of us arrived at the trailhead later than expected, sometime around 1 pm. Streams and lakes dot the landscape, with 2 wild and scenic Rivers (The North and South Forks of the Kern). I found myself drawn to the middle Lake. 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. Find the travel option that best suits you. Souchan Saephan 626 views. Grizzly Lake Area. Fishing regulations here at the lakes in the Golden Trout Wilderness require artificial lures with barbless hooks only. Officially 1,200 feet high, Tokopah Falls is a series of small cascades. Our campsite at Maggie Lanes in Sequoia National Forest. 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. Hume Lake Sequoia National Forest Campground info and views - Duration: 2:21. potatothorn 1,224 views. Notice how the junction for Griswold kind of looks like a cross in the photo maybe a subtle warning of don't go here. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. 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. The staff was awesome and the market is stocked with any last minute supplies that you may need. The upper Lake is the Largest and the middle lake is the smallest. Otherwise you must wait 3 miles until reaching Pecks Creek. Season is open Last Saturday in April through November 15th. As you can see from my picture below. A helpful hint getting to the upper lake is easiest by following along the stream from the lower lake. 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 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. Passing Jacobson's you start a small climb before once again dropping down into another meadow (Mowery Meadow). Deer and bear are the principal big game animals. Prior Research and knowledge out here is your best friend. Picnic tables, fire rings, piped water, and pit toilets are provided. We quickly got the fire started, threw down our camp chairs and started making dinner. Quail and squirrels are the primary small game. Trout, found in nearly every stream and lake, include the unique golden trout in certain high-country streams. After passing Pecks creek there is a junction, head left toward Maggie. 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. The cheapest way to get from South Lake Tahoe to Sequoia National Forest costs only $47, and the quickest way takes just 7¾ hours. Returning to tackle Griswold is on my list as well. Perfect swimming conditions though. 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. When all else fails follow the stacked rocks. Maggie Lakes - Golden Trout Wilderness, Sequoia National Forest (click for gallery). After Crossing mountaineer you will begin your first of 3 really good uphill pushes. 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. Sequoia National Forest day use opportunities available, overnight camping prohibited. 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. Shake Camp Campground has 11 sites for tents, and for small RVs and trailers. Follow North Rd about 10 miles to the Summit TrailHead. 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. 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. Approximately 150 miles of trails are located on the Sequoia National Forest portion, for horses and hikers. Western Divide Ranger District 32588 Hwy 190 Springville, CA 93265 (559) 920-0460 … Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The hike started pretty easy, mainly through a forest with hundred foot tall pine trees (although not much of a view). The star of the show to the south in Sequoia National Park is Tokopah Falls. Despair in the background . 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. Once I saw the perfect place for my tent, I dropped my gear and went back to check on the two. Surrounded by Thick conifer forests, granite peaks and stunning meadows its basically heaven on earth. Summit trail does not end here, you can continue north to frog lakes, twin lakes and even much farther to Summit Lake and beyond. This thread is archived. 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. The Lowest and most commonly camped at lake sits at just over 9000' elevation. Also very close to here you get a peek down into the Alder Creek Drainage. Looking south from Grizzly Lake area. However I am drawn to Maggie and must reach her. 2:21. I think that one was my favorite. share. The trail starts off heading west and downhill for 1 mile until crossing Mountaineer creek. Trails: Both upper and middle require a small off trail trek to reach. Various ways of getting and keeping in touch. I've not hiked this trail but have heard its steep and treacherous and not maintained. Both definitely worth checking out as you most likely will have them all to yourself. Schedules didn't line up until the first weekend in November. 14:59. I absolutely love the Golden trout Wilderness. I can't wait to get back out there, and hopefully next time catch that ever elusive Golden Trout. Tamarisk, Nordhoff Peak and Chorro Spring: February 2, 4 and 7, 2014. Deer Cove Trail vista. Basically you can consider this the halfway point at 5 miles in. Solitude: Immediately upon arriving there are multiple camp spots along the lake complete with nice fire rings. At around 2 miles in we came across this very interesting Lean to shelter complete with camp fire ring. The 1.2 million-acre Sequoia forest, established in 1908, contains about 25 percent of the flora species found in California. The two trails that have reopened are Trail 31E14 accessing Maggie Lakes, and Trail 32E05 accessing Coyote Lakes. After eating some breakfast, we started our hike through more forest and meadows. The only downside was it was a tad bit smokey that morning from a controlled burn that was taking place nearby. Surrounded by Thick conifer forests, granite peaks and stunning meadows its basically heaven on earth. 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. Or maybe now the trail is once again maintained, guess I wont find out until I return. Good thing I always carry more than I need. From the start of the trail I carried three and a half liters and did not need to refill, however my hiking buddy did. We had burgers and beer at the Brewers family lodge and market. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks protect one of America's most diverse, rugged, and scenic landscapes. MT Pinos, Sawmill & Grouse (Chumash Wilderness), TopaTopa: A FAILED ATTEMPT AT 'WHATEVER THE HELL YOU CALL IT' PEAK 2/21/19. Western Divide Ranger District 32588 Hwy 190 Springville, CA 93265 (559) 920-0460 … The next reliable water source is about 8.5 miles in at Pecks Creek watershed. Summit Lake, Twin Lakes, Maggie Lakes ist ein 26.1 Meilen langer Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Johnsondale, Kalifornien. Very few spots leave you looking around just a little bit for trail, however most of those spots are marked with ducks. 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. This is where I was thankful to see horse manure to follow. Archived. We also had a dog and really wanted a fire. 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.. [Fig. Some are well known recreation lakes with boating available, while others are secluded lakes or small ponds. 15 min or less Hike to the upper and 5 minutes for the middle. 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 assumed if I kept scrambling up, I would get better views, which made me want to check out Summit Lake. Travel north of the Forest/Park boundary is prohibited. A great feature of this campground is the very small town of Ponderosa is right around the corner just 2 miles up the road. Thank you for the review. This was our destination. We had 7 miles to camp and about 5 hours of light... shouldn't be a problem. These parks contain nearly 3200 lakes and ponds, and most are located at high elevations (above 8,000 feet, or 2500 m). I will include way points locations in the map for you, should you like to try your luck at the creek. Before You Go. 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.. Er führt entlang eines Sees und durch schönen Wald. A Sierra club register is currently at North Maggie. Here at Mountaineer creek is one of those spots I mentioned above where you can find small Golden's in the creek. All things that interest me. Miles of hiking trails stretch in all directions. Campsites: Nearby if your feeling extra adventurous you can Summit Maggie and North Maggie Mountain. There are no backpacking quota restrictions making this a perfect trip that requires little planning. 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