After crossing the first bridge you will begin a steep ascent up an old construction road. Smedberg Lake: After crossing the 10,160' elevation of Benson Pass, the trail drops down to Smedberg Lake, about 23 miles from the trailhead.Smedberg is an excellent fishery for rainbows that were planted from 1934 to 1972. Love the views, the river, the high Sierra environs. We saw some overnight hikers but the trail is wide and it's easy to keep your distance. Relief Reservoir Hike - Map and Trail Information, Kennedy Lake Hike - Map and Trail Information, Emigrant Lake Hike - Map and Trail Information. be careful of the excessive Horse Manure, We stumbled upon this trail while riding up North From Los Banos. The trail was sandy with lots of horse traffic and poop. It is 3.5 miles from the trailhead (to the north side of the lake, almost 5 miles to the south shore) with a 1000 foot gain.Easiest access to the lake is to hike past the dam to Grouse Creek, just past the creek you will find a small path to the left that will take you to the Relief Reservoir shoreline. By 1890 snow had collapsed the original buildings. << this is taken from http://www.kennedymeadows.com. The trail starts out simple enough. Kennedy Meadows Resort. One way is not significantly better than the other. We park in the designated hiking parking area which adds roughly .75 miles to the hike. Upper Buck has great campsites on granite on the South side and good fishing. Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › Emigrant Wilderness – Kennedy Meadows to Ridge Lake, July 27-29. Map. More lodging can be found back down the road at Dardanelle Resort. This page goes into more detail on the off-trail routes to each lake. Up hill all the way to the lake without a lot of shade so be prepared with some sunscreen, hat & water. Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. Brown Bear Pass to Relief Reservoir . . a lot of bang for the buck! Fishing is good in the lake and even better along Kennedy Creek. may have been made. We did pass a few groups that went from Ridge Lake all the way down in a day. Worth the climb. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY THRU 7/22/11 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT Hike to above Relief Reservoir. The Kennedy Meadows trail forks to the left, climbing up a dusty trail, before flattening out after a crossing a bridge at the entrance to the valley. Kennedy Lake Trailhead - Kennedy Meadows Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. Kennedy Meadows off Highway 108 near Sonora Pass is a popular gathering place for campers, hikers, horseback riders, and anglers. Kennedy built a cabin, which still stands today, where the resort is now located. The trailhead is located at the end of the parking area for the Kennedy Meadows Resort. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Neither campground takes reservations. Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. The biggest downside is that the trail is used by a lot of horses so you have to constantly dodge horse poop. Huckleberry Lake and Buck Lakes are known for their excellent fishing. This first day would be a meander through Kennedy Meadows, up past Sheep Camp, over Brown Bear Pass, finishing at High Emigrant Lake if all went well. Although the trail is 5 miles longer (18 miles altogether), it takes you up beautiful Lunch Meadow and past magnificent Emigrant Lake along the way. all maps: Weather. LONG BARN TO 6 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) FROM 0700 HRS TO 1700 HRS See this route and plan your own adventure with komoot! Great payoff for a relatively short hike. This will dump you out at a good vista over the lake and dam. NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA. The most beautiful and pristine blue water you will see. Some hikers drive up to the resort and drop their packs and most of their party close to the actual beginning of the trail before returning to park their car. Great hike with beautiful views. Location: Emigrant Wilderness, Tuolumne County Trailhead: Kennedy Meadows, elevation 6,300 feet Highest point on the trail: Mosquito Pass, 9,360 feet Emigrant Lake elevation: 8,825 feet Elevation Gain: 3,060 feet Hiking Distance: 14 miles Best seasons: Mid-summer through fall Campsites: Pleasant sites at either end of the lake, a few along the north shore Rivers, bridges, creeks, cave, dam, beautiful reservoir . Schematic Trail Map. Komoot user Traveler recorded a hike: CA, Emigrant Wilderness 1️⃣: Kennedy Meadows - Relief Reservoir ⛰️ 2020.08.20. Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . Resupply. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. The river was raging. Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir Trail ist ein 6.1 Meilen langer, moderat besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Pinecrest, Kalifornien. Despite overflowing cars at the trailhead last weekend, Emigrant didn't … There are some very popular trails for horseback riding in Sonora Pass. It's hard to beat Pinecrest Lake for boating and fishing. [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] Kennedy Meadows Resort draws visitors from all over California and Nevada, in large part because of its proximity to so many recreation opportunities. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. Mid week was perfect, not a lot of people on the trail. SR 108 When you get to the trail Y, keep right until you reach the old boiler section. Gianelli Cabin is a very popular summer time trailhead in the Emigrant Wilderness. The trailhead area includes Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station as well as two National Forest campgrounds. Lots of great camping site around the reservoir. Really sandy too for much of the trail. Relief Reservoir to Emigrant Lake, 9.8 miles Hike past Saucer Meadow and up a steep climb to Sheep Camp. The Kennedy Meadows Trailhead. 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 7.8 MI EAST OF Can anyone comment on Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Lake as a first time backpacking hike for me and my 15yo daughter? Quartzite peak is a broad peak along the boundary of the Emigrant Wilderness and Yosemite National Park. - http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/us395 <- It offers a much higher starting point than the nearby trailheads of Crabtree(7100ft) and Bell Meadows(6500ft). Elevation: 6,300' - 9,400' Most backpackers take two days to make the 13-mile hike from the Kennedy Meadows trailhead to Emigrant Lake deep in the Emigrant Wilderness. Trails around resevoir were very confusing and didnt always coincide with the maps. We had a wonderful time. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kennedy-lake-trail On this trip you will experience one of the most scenic and remote sections of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail, walking with only a day pack from Kennedy Meadows through the Emigrant Wilderness and the Northern Yosemite backcountry to Tuolumne Meadows. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kennedy-lake-trail Take the Huckleberry Trail towards Relief Resevoir, watching out for packs of horses and mules carrying gear for "Glampers" heading to Kennedy Lake. 08/22/2020 - I agree the hike is moderate. The views were beautiful. Saddle up for a trail ride at Kennedy Meadows or Aspen Meadows. That's a nice little trip. I spent my first night in a hammock. Rumor is you can park up past the restaurant if you're a day hiker. It is one of the most horse friendly paths in the Sierra. The map displayed above is for illustrative purposes only. Both Salt Lick and Spring Meadows are phenomenal; Long Lakes is an option for sleeping as well. Kennedy Meadows Pack Station is also an excellent starting point for short local backpacking loops and trailhead to traihead hikes across and around the Emigrant Wilderness as well as being a vital rest and resupply stop during our long distance thru-hikes on both the Tahoe to Yosemite and Pacific Crest Trail routes. Highway 108 to Bensen Lake . Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Meadow Lake, to Emigrant Lake, to Huckleberry, to Paiute Meadow and out Crabtree. The Expanding Picture Backpacking South into Emigrant Wilderness . We started Saturday morning with the intention to get to Ridge Lake in one day. U.S. Route 395 (from the Eastern Sierras) Solid hike. [IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir Trail is a 6.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Kennedy Meadows in the early season is lush and green and surrounded by snow capped mountains and ridges. Directions are available on the Kennedy Meadows Resort web site. The trail is easy to follow, but the lake is a little farther out than you'd think. The trailhead area includes Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station as well as two National Forest campgrounds. These free permits are required year-round. Kennedy Meadows, Trailhead for Emigrant Lake. This section went through Mokelumne Wilderness and Carson Iceberg Wilderness before droping into Northern Kennedy Meadows for a resupply. Bear canisters are required and dogs, even on leash, are not allowed on trails. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. Located only a few miles East of Dodge Ridge ski area and Lake Pinecrest it is a popular place for both dayhikes and overnights of all lengths. Overview The Kennedy Meadows trailhead is located on the west side of the Sonora Pass and provides access to the Emigrant Wilderness Area from the north. To that point, the trail is well defined (sandy / loose rocks / horse poop) and fairly sunny. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] very pleasant hike otherwise. It’s a great spot for a lunch and a swim. It was the perfect hike to introduce a friend to backpacking. Er führt entlang eines Sees, entlang eines Flusses und es gibt einen Wasserfall und schöne Wildblumen. Campsites are better at Blackbird Lake or beyond Emigrant Meadow Lake. 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