Emerald And Sapphire Lakes Trinity Alps

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.

Emerald and sapphire lakes trinity alps. Our goal was to make a 4 night 5 day backpacking trip into the emerald sapphire lakes area of the trinity alps. Wildlife is abundant in the stuart fork watershed. I 100 recommend spending the night at the lakes instead of going back to. The trail begins just past the trinity alps resort a private collection of cabins near weaverville ca.

Emerald and sapphire lakes are truly a beauty. Black tailed deer and black bear are common sights during the. The hike is mostly downhill and we were able to do it in 5 hours. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

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. 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. Traveled down to the southeastern end of the trinity alps about 13 miles north of weaverville the first week in august.

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. Before the start of. Steve w maria g denise f. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek orange.