Bring plenty of water a hat for protection because there is little shade. It’s uphill most of the way there, with downhill being a bit slippery in the sand on the way back. Relief Reservoir to Emigrant Lake, 9.8 miles Hike past Saucer Meadow and up a steep climb to Sheep Camp. ... folks camped on the far side of the lake so I chose to camp in a small depression near the incoming trail from Emigrant Meadow lake. Great waterfalls and granite walls...and then you come to the reservoir! - 7/21/11 8:19 PM PDT <- Kennedy Lake and the land around Kennedy Meadows were claimed by Andrew Thomas Kennedy of Knights Ferry and William E. Lutz in the mid-1880s. Up hill all the way to the lake without a lot of shade so be prepared with some sunscreen, hat & water. Bear canisters are required and dogs, even on leash, are not allowed on trails. We were doing this around 4pm after about 3,000 ft of elevation under the sun. The resort offers rustic cabins, bunk rooms, a supply store, a restaurant, a saloon, hot showers for rent, free public rest rooms, and they also operate a large pack station (horses/mules). Kennedy Peak is reached via an easy 8 mile hike from the Kennedy Meadows trailhead, located off of CA Highway 108, just west of the Sonora Pass. I am not terribly worried about crowds. Do not take the trail towards Kennedy Lake! LONG BARN TO 6 MI EAST OF STRAWBERRY (TUOLUMNE CO) FROM 0700 HRS TO 1700 HRS 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. The route via Lower & Upper Lewis Lakes and the drainage begins in Kennedy Meadows off 108 near Sonora Pass. I spent my first night in a hammock. The map displayed above is for illustrative purposes only. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Meadow Lake, to Emigrant Lake, to Huckleberry, to Paiute Meadow and out Crabtree. Sonora Pass is seasonal, also check SR 108 above State Route 108 (from the Central Valley) Hikers into the Emigrant Basin through Brown Bear Pass can hike North over Big Sam to return to Kennedy Meadows via Kennedy Lake. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that The Kennedy Meadows Trailhead An alternate route to Buck Lakes begins at the Kennedy Meadows trailhead high on Sonora Pass. all maps: Weather. Once you get to the sharp right, there is no trail and you need to scramble quite a bit up granite boulders to keep going in the general direction that is shown on the app (note: it's a straight line so definitely not a real path). The trail is easy to follow, but the lake is a little farther out than you'd think. Komoot user Traveler recorded a hike: CA, Emigrant Wilderness 1️⃣: Kennedy Meadows - Relief Reservoir ⛰️ 2020.08.20. be careful of the excessive Horse Manure, We stumbled upon this trail while riding up North From Los Banos. Not the 6.1 miles that the app says. A trailhead parking lot is located about a quarter mile before you arrive at the resort. That's a nice little trip. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Love the views, the river, the high Sierra environs. The trail climbs up the granite alongside Middle Fork Stanislaus River, crossing over a footbridge, and continuing its ascent. Lots of horses on the trail. A fantastic hike with beautiful views all the the way up. These free permits are required year-round. - http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/sr108 <- Technically most of the campsites are FFS but we didn't have an issue finding a site (may have been because of the major fires that week). On the first day, I pulled a rookie move, left Kennedy Meadows at around noon and suffered heat exhaustion. Option to stay in Upper Relief Lakes. It's hard to beat Pinecrest Lake for boating and fishing. Emigrant Lake Trailhead: Kennedy Meadows Distance: 13 miles 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.A camp near Emigrant Lake makes a great base for exploring nearby lakes such as Buck Lakes, Long Lake, Huckleberry Lake, or Big Lake, or climbing peaks like … << this is taken from http://www.kennedymeadows.com. The Kennedy Meadows Trailhead. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. 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 Kennedy Meadows, Trailhead for Emigrant Lake. Map. The climb was a challenge for me but around every corner there was something beautiful to behold. Click RED DOTS for Trail Guide Info: Trail Guide Index. Kennedy Lake Backpack Trail Beautiful Scenery and Excellent Fishing . It’s 1.9 miles each way to the bridge over the South Fork of the Kern River. Sonora Pass. Emigrant Wilderness – Kennedy Meadows to Ridge Lake, July 27-29. Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . But worth the views. Soaring peaks cradle the lake on three sides while acres of lush meadow spread at its foot. 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. Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Bonus: There is a general store by the trailhead at Kennedy Meadows for a cold beer after the hike! Besides fishing the Stanislaus River in some of its wilder sections, anglers can reach Relief Reservoir in a little more than an hour. The climb up can be a bit hot by late morning, not a lot of protection from the sun. 08/22/2020 - I agree the hike is moderate. TO DELAYS OF UP TO 15 MINUTES Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total) ... We got to the trailhead parking around 7:30, loaded our packs, and hoofed it down the road. After the second bridge you can take the horse trail to the right, or the stairs straight up. Other campgrounds are found back around Dardanelle. We did pass a few groups that went from Ridge Lake all the way down in a day. 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. Emigrant Lake - Key Facts. This turned out to be a nice, 'early season' hike. Lots of nice sights along the way. You will cross two bridges on this backpacking trail. The biggest downside is that the trail is used by a lot of horses so you have to constantly dodge horse poop. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. U.S. Route 395 (from the Eastern Sierras) It offers a much higher starting point than the nearby trailheads of Crabtree(7100ft) and Bell Meadows(6500ft). for errors or changes that may have occurred since publication. Only a single-day's hike from the trailhead, it is easily done as a weekend trip. We drove to the trailhead on Friday night, arriving around 7pm. 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