The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. We almost abandoned the hike because our 3 yo was tapped out after about 4 miles. NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA. Up hill all the way to the lake without a lot of shade so be prepared with some sunscreen, hat & water. Campfires are allowed. Rumor is you can park up past the restaurant if you're a day hiker. Emigrant Basin on the other side of Brown Bear ends the climb into a gentle roller coaster. Solid hike. We did pass a few groups that went from Ridge Lake all the way down in a day. Kennedy Meadows to Granite Dome is a 20.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Great waterfalls and granite walls...and then you come to the reservoir! Lots of great camping site around the reservoir. After the second bridge you can take the horse trail to the right, or the stairs straight up. Every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, but we cannot be responsible The Trip. We spoke with other hikers on the way down and they noted there are some online resources that describe the best off trail route to Ridge Lake from Summit Creek. Neither campground takes reservations. Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir Trail is a 9.8 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. June 2, 2020. This 9th edition of Sierra North, written with Kathy Morey and It is considered the best hiking guide available for the region. Gianelli Cabin is a very popular summer time trailhead in the Emigrant Wilderness. TO DELAYS OF UP TO 15 MINUTES We were doing this around 4pm after about 3,000 ft of elevation under the sun. Great beginner backpacking for families. Trips are available starting end of May through first part of October. Have a beer when you finish. On the main trail, the three main spots for water are Relief Reservoir (slight detour), Grouse Creek (was flowing in late august but unsure about other times), and Summit Creek. Option to stay in Upper Relief Lakes. Big Sam (North to PCT) 10825 feet. They can pack you and your gear into an Emigrant Lake base camp. Rivers, bridges, creeks, cave, dam, beautiful reservoir . There is ample free parking and several campsites on the drive up in case the trailhead is full. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. But when the breeze kicked in, it was nice. Emigrant Wilderness, Kennedy Lake trek. It’s uphill most of the way there, with downhill being a bit slippery in the sand on the way back. They also have a store and a cafe. We had a wonderful time. The restaurant is open all afternoon for a late lunch if needed. Lake is fishless.Deer Lake: 19 acre lake at 8461' elevation. It was beautiful. Amazing to look out over the reservoir with snow capped mountains at the top. It was busy over 4th of July weekend but that is to be expected. Soaring peaks cradle the lake on three sides while acres of lush meadow spread at its foot. Mostly up uphill but it was great ! Closer to 9 miles if you go to the water past the creek. The trail was sandy with lots of horse traffic and poop. It offers a much higher starting point than the nearby trailheads of Crabtree(7100ft) and Bell Meadows(6500ft). Upper Buck has great campsites on granite on the South side and good fishing. The trail follows the river out The smoke was terrible when I took a bathroom break in Sonora, but by the time I got to Kennedy Meadows, there was nothing but clear blue sky. Lots of nice sights along the way. Hike from Kennedy Meadows to Lower Relief Valley in the Emigrant Wilderness. Refer to the previous page “Reaching the Lakes” for a description of the hike to ge to the off-trail section at the base of the mountain. I don’t have the best of knees so they were definitely swollen when we got back to Kennedy Meadows. Kennedy Lake Trail Emigrant Wilderness. The climb was a challenge for me but around every corner there was something beautiful to behold. The river was raging. 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). Trails around resevoir were very confusing and didnt always coincide with the maps. A great hike with a lot of beautiful sights to see. Trail map, trip description, camping spots, photos, fishing guide, wilderness permits. 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). The trailhead is located at the end of the parking area for the Kennedy Meadows Resort. This difficult hike, however, is a botanist’s delight because with the drop into the canyon, you will pass through almost every Sierra altitude range after leaving the trailhead at Kennedy Meadow. It was the perfect hike to introduce a friend to backpacking. Take the trail north from Deer Lake and then follow Spring Creek until you get to Wilson Meadow Lake. This area is great for trout fishing, horseback riding and of course backpacking. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. We started around 10am and it was already getting hot. The original Kennedy Meadows lodge was erected in 1917. Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Road Map North Sierra Trans Sierra Highways 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. The most beautiful and pristine blue water you will see. Turn right and climb to Mosquito Pass before descending to Emigrant Lake. Enter at Kennedy Meadows. Bring plenty of water a hat for protection because there is little shade. Great hike with beautiful views. Lots of horses on the trail. Do not take the trail towards Kennedy Lake! From here the trail ambles through forest and chaparral, crossing over seasonal streams, and providing occasional glimpses of meadows and mountainsides. - 7/21/11 8:19 PM PDT <- The lake is beautiful, we bouldered down to the water and sat for a while there. This page goes into more detail on the off-trail routes to each lake. There are restrooms and water as well as facilities to aid with horses. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY THRU 7/22/11 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT Intense. Some of our most popular destinations include Relief Reservoir, Kennedy Lake, Maxwell Lake, Huckleberry Lake, Dorothy Lake, Emigrant Lake, Emigrant Meadow Lake, Horse Meadow and any other destination of your choosing within the Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness and Northern Yosemite National Park. - 7/21/11 8:19 PM PDT <- The trail is easy to follow, but the lake is a little farther out than you'd think. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The ice cold beer at the store when we got back was a great reward Most definitely recommend this hike. Follow the Huckleberry Trail until you get to Emigrant Lake, where you will take the trail west. After 3.8 miles you'll take a left (right takes you towards the Relief Valleys) on the Huckleberry Trail towards Saucer Meadow/Sheep Camp/Lunch Meadow/Emigrant Meadow. Hike to Iceland Lake - Only for experienced cross-country hikers and do not attempt alone. We park in the designated hiking parking area which adds roughly .75 miles to the hike. Two National Forest campgrounds are situated close to Kennedy Meadows. A fantastic hike with beautiful views all the the way up. Start from Kennedy Meadows trailhead, off of Highway 108. Great trail! From the resort, cross the meadow to the first bridge and then begin a steep climb along an old road used to build Relief Dam in the early 1900s. To that point, the trail is well defined (sandy / loose rocks / horse poop) and fairly sunny. State Route 108 (from the Central Valley) Thomas Winnett's Sierra Northhas a section on hikes which begin at the the Kennedy Meadows trailhead. One way is not significantly better than the other. Beautiful views and river crossings. Carried the toddler in the pack. We then hiked up to where there is a sharp right on the trail in AllTrails at Summit Creek. Option to stay in Upper Relief Lakes. A trailhead parking lot is located about a quarter mile before you arrive at the resort. Route finding up from the valley to the lake may involve some Class 3 scrambling. I would rate as moderately easy. Be sure to bring a bear canister. The hike between Emigrant Lake and Lunch Meadow is incredible; probably the highlight of the route. 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. Karl's Lake: This lake is south of Wood Lake and is fishless.Red Can Lake: 4 acres at 8296' elevation. I have made two previous trips to this area. 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. This will dump you out at a good vista over the lake and dam. Compare the images of Kennedy Lake below with the map above. 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. . and spent about an hour there at the first point you can go down (at the large rusted pipe) to get water (need to take packs off for the last bit to scramble a little). The information provided on this website is done so without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Trail Guide, Section TYT Kennedy Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows. Red Tape Overnight permits are required for the Emigrant Wilderness and the areas around it. Mid week was perfect, not a lot of people on the trail. But overall a really nice day hike! It is also the only hike in the Monarch or Jennie Lakes Wilderness where you pass directly through a Sequoia Grove. A little to cold for swimming but perfect to dip your feet in. Trails from there wind out through Lake Valley and off toward Buck Lakes. Main Backpacking Features Hiking East from the Tahoe to Yosemite Trail up the Western Sierra Flank to Kennedy Lake South of Kennedy Meadows Pack Station opens up much more that a short spur trail to a beautiful lake between the Tahoe to Yosemite and Pacific Crest Trails. Hike to above Relief Reservoir. This is also a great location for day hiking and swimming! r/backpacking. Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station A - Summit Creek B - Kennedy Lake C - Lower Relief Valley D - Upper Relief Valley E - Emigrant Meadow F - Emigrant Lake G - Snow Lake H - Maxwell Lake I - Upper Twin Lake J - Bigelow Lake K - Buck Lake L - Dorothy Lake M - Huckleberry Lake N - Tilden Lake O - Benson Lake They have cabins for rent. The weather was at the high of 70 degrees so it was a little warm. The walk along the reservoir trail is breath-taking. Dogs are also able to use this trail. - http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/us395 <- Gianelli Cabin trailhead near Burst Rock is another favorite starting point. The trailhead area includes Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station as well as two National Forest campgrounds. Lodging is available at Kennedy Meadows Resort. We will definitely be back for a full three day trip (camp near grouse creek/end of reservoir on the first night, go up to ridge lake for night 2, and come back on the third day). US 395 Great Utility 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. ... Kennedy Meadows to Kennedy Lake Trail Junction, 2.6 miles. Not the 6.1 miles that the app says. 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 trailhead area includes Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station as well as two National Forest campgrounds. Come and stay with us at the resort, go for a day ride, or let us pack you into the Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, or northern Yosemite National Park. Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. Bonus: There is a general store by the trailhead at Kennedy Meadows for a cold beer after the hike! The climb up can be a bit hot by late morning, not a lot of protection from the sun. Trail Guide, Page Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir. Local Emigrant Wilderness backpackers can ascend the 19.03 miles between the Kennedy Meadows and Sonora Pass Trailheads via Kennedy Lake. When you get to the trail Y, keep right until you reach the old boiler section. The Tahoe to Yosemite Trail South from Kennedy Meadows to Brown Bear Pass is one long steady Climb. There was some streams from snow run off that you can cool off with. The reservoir was by far the most stunning part of our trip and we wished we could have spent more time there. 1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 7.8 MI EAST OF I really was impressed. More lodging can be found back down the road at Dardanelle Resort. SR 108 It’s was a good trail. Regardless of destination, this section of trail involves detailed route finding based on topography. Having started my drive well before dawn, I arrived at the trailhead just after nine in the morning. a lot of bang for the buck! Worth the climb. We hiked up the reservoir (which is gorgeous!) We saw some overnight hikers but the trail is wide and it's easy to keep your distance. The upper lake is 9.2 miles from the trailhead at 8839' elevation. Kennedy Lake Backpack Trail Beautiful Scenery and Excellent Fishing The 7-mile hike from Kennedy Meadowsto Kennedy Lakeis one of the classic overnight backpacking outings in the Emigrant Wilderness. If you intend to get to ridge lake in one day in the summer, make sure you get an early start and minimize time under the sun. But worth the views. For complete information about camping and recreation in the Sonora Pass area, see Sonora Pass Vacations. Trails from Kennedy Meadows lead up to Relief Reservoir and Kennedy Lake and off to more distant places such as Emigrant Lake and northern Yosemite. We started Saturday morning with the intention to get to Ridge Lake in one day. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. Directions are available on the Kennedy Meadows Resort web site. very pleasant hike otherwise. Tie it All Up 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 has become a classic destination in the Emigrant Wilderness. If we had another day, we would've either gone up the second day or done a day trip but with limited time, we hiked back down the second day. Always confirm information with the service provider and check for any recent changes that << this is taken from http://www.kennedymeadows.com. Kennedy Lake offers excellent lake and stream fishing for predominately German Brown Trout. 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. NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA. Once you conquer going up, the downhill is much more relaxed. We turned right here on the smaller trail, through the gully and up the other side. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] Other campgrounds are found back around Dardanelle. The trail proceeds slightly above and to the north of Summit Creek. All in all, it's a beautiful trail. The lazy rivers were my favorite. The biggest downside is that the trail is used by a lot of horses so you have to constantly dodge horse poop. 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. them is the Emigrant Laketrip. Not too crowded on a Thursday afternoon and recommend turning right after the second bridge (wooden one) as it's a much easier on joints than the left steep stone stairs. Our final climb to Bond Pass into Yosemite is quite easy. Follow the trail along the north shore of Emigrant Lake and continue west past Buck Lakes. You can see Sonora Peak and Leavit Peak as you walk along the river. We drove to the trailhead on Friday night, arriving around 7pm. The cabin was restored in 1988 by Pat Casey. The views were beautiful. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. Choice to use NF parking lot, or pay at Kennedy Store (puts you 1/2 mile closer to trailhead). Fishing is good in the lake and even better along Kennedy Creek. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible year-round. I like the challenge of the incline on the way to Relief Reservoir but it was still really doable. Both Salt Lick and Spring Meadows are phenomenal; Long Lakes is an option for sleeping as well. Kennedy built a cabin, which still stands today, where the resort is now located. Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. 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. 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. Kennedy Meadows, Trailhead for Emigrant Lake Kennedy Meadows is 50 miles east of Sonora on Highway 108. That's a nice little trip. Hike to above Relief Reservoir. [IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] Parking is $5/night at Kennedy Meadows. This hike is at least 8 miles. may have been made. for errors or changes that may have occurred since publication. . The trailhead area includes Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station as well as two National Forest campgrounds. Great payoff for a relatively short hike. Groups are limited to 15 people. A long climb from Kennedy Meadow to High Emigrant Lake. Only a single-day's hike from the trailhead, it is easily done as a weekend trip. It is a popular destination for vacationers, anglers, hunters, horsemen, and hikers heading into the Emigrant Wilderness. be careful of the excessive Horse Manure, We stumbled upon this trail while riding up North From Los Banos. I spent my first night in a hammock. If you want a quiet hike choose a week day. We would say it’s moderately hard. [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA] - http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/sr108 <- I always pick up my permit on the way up there at the Summit Ranger Station which is at the corner Pinecrest Lake Road and HW 108. Bond Pass (South TYT) 9720 feet. We camped at a site next to the trailhead. U.S. Route 395 (from the Eastern Sierras) Sonora Pass is seasonal, also check SR 108 above Nice steady uphill hike to lake. Cross a second bridge and after a stiff climb, arrive at the turn-off to Kennedy Lake. Kennedy Meadows Pack Station Kennedy Meadows Pack Station knows every mile of the trails through the Emigrant Wilderness. Cascading waterfalls, rushing rivers, wood bridges, towering rock faces and sweeping views of the reservoir and the tops of the Sierras were some of the highlights. About 10.3 miles from the trailhead.Jewelry Lake: 4.2 acre lake at 8399' elevation. [IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA] Dogs are … 08/22/2020 - I agree the hike is moderate. Had tried it on a weekend and the crowd was overwhelming. Emigrant Meadow Lake junction 9440 feet. After about 0.7 miles we decided to turn back and camp at Summit Creek instead. NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA. This turned out to be a nice, 'early season' hike. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kennedy-lake-trail Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir Trail. Kennedy Lake is a small lake located around 7800′ in the Emigrant Wilderness, roughly 7 miles from the Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station on Highway 108. 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