Tag Archives: Sequoia National Park
Trip Report: Summit Lake
Over the weekend Scott Williams decided to take a hike up to Summit Lake located just inside the National Park boundary. It is a popular 7.6 mile one way trek up to the lake and an alternative route for accessing … Continue reading
Long Meadow Trail Accessible!
Just heard word from a voice message at Mountain Home stating Shake Camp is open! This means users can drive to Shake Camp and begin hiking on the Long Meadow Trail. The Long Meadow Trail provides access to popular areas … Continue reading
Posted in Openings - Roads
Tagged Maggie Lakes, Mountain Home State Forest, Sequoia National Park, Shake Camp, Summit Lake
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Roads – June 5, 2017
As of this posting, there are no changes in road conditions. The main access to the Golden Trout Wilderness remains via Mineral King on the Sequoia National Park or using the Lloyd Meadow Road within the Sequoia National Forest. If … Continue reading
Last Road Conditions Update for May
Many of the roads remain closed due to snow. Here is the final day in May report of the current road conditions to access the Golden Trout Wilderness. Sequoia National Park opens their road to Mineral King. Just expect to … Continue reading
One Road, One Way
The snow pack has been great this year, but it has definitely pushed back the date for people’s plans to enter portion so the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Golden Trout Wilderness portion of the Sierra Nevada is no exception. This … Continue reading
Mineral King Photo Comparison
Some users enter the Golden Trout Wilderness through Mineral King. Once south of Farewell Gap, they enter into what some consider a hidden gem within the Sequoia National Forest’s side of the wilderness. By the looks of things in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Comparison, Farewell Gap, Golden Trout Wilderness, May, Mineral King, Sequoia National Park, Snow Conditions
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Roads Begin to Close
It is that time of year again were roads begin to close. The recent storms that have passed through California and the Golden Trout Wilderness have shut down the following roads. Inyo National Forest Horseshoe Meadow Road (16S02) Mountain Home … Continue reading
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
The High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew has a few opportunities this summer for volunteer trail work in the Golden Trout Wilderness. They don’t cost you, the volunteer, anything but time. Please consider joining in on a trip or two this … Continue reading
Come On Snow!
Reports regarding the State snow surveys were not looking so good. Are we higher than last year at this time? Yes, but the rain/snow has been quiet and the temps have warmed up. Officials are pushing for increased conservation efforts, which … Continue reading
Posted in Snow Pack, Weather
Tagged california, California Cooperative Snow Survey, Sequoia National Park, snow, snowpack, weather
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Snow Arrives and Road Closures Begin
The first storm with enough moisture and cold temperatures has arrived bringing snow. As many people are happy to have rain/snow in California, this does mean some roads accessing the Golden Trout Wilderness will close for the seasons. It is too … Continue reading
