Emerald And Sapphire Lakes Trinity Alps

The hike is mostly downhill and we were able to do it in 5 hours.

Emerald and sapphire lakes trinity alps.

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. 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. On the last day we packed up camp and then hiked the 12 miles back to our car at the trailhead. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek orange.

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. Wildlife is abundant in the stuart fork watershed. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek pdf approximate elevation profile of the day 4 hike. Traveled down to the southeastern end of the trinity alps about 13 miles north of weaverville the first week in august.

Emerald and sapphire lakes are truly a beauty. Sapphire and emerald lakes are nestled comfortably among granite ridges in the heart of the trinity alps. Hikers wanting an early start can spend the night at the bridge camp campground located next to the trailhead. Steve w maria g denise f.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october. Before the start of. The trail begins just past the trinity alps resort a private collection of cabins near weaverville ca. Dogs are also able to use this trail.