But I read it again on Dan’s recommendation. Grouse Ridge Trail is a 10.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Soda Springs, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Both boys, Ethan at 12 and Cody at 9, carried full backpacks. Today I am featuring Glacier Lake and the trail there from Grouse Ridge marked in yellow, which was the route I followed on my first trip. The maps below provide information on the location of the area and where I backpacked on my two trips. While there are very few ruffed grouse in Lake County they are generally found along riparian areas. The granite rock, known as an erratic, had been left behind by one of the glaciers. We will return later this summer. Trail Map | … We met over 10 backpackers on a summer weekday on their way into various locations in this area. Amazing views from the top of the ridge in all directions. I obtained a permit out of Lodgepole for September 6th online via email application. Lots of fun lakes to swim in and have fun around. He’s a serious Christian, and a heck of a nice fellow. Reading Siddhartha after dinner beside a quiet Sierra Lake. From Round Lake Trail, take the turnoff toward Glacier Lake and continue to follow signs for Glacier Lake for the remainder of the trail. Late start on a Monday. little hemlock half in shade, Description: Authorize a 3-part foot-race event surrounding Lake Tahoe Basin on existing roads and trails through a special use permit. The Bush Devil Ate Sam is an important record and a serious story, yet told easily, and with delightful humor. A small pool fed by melting snow provided this reflection shot at Glacier Lake. Milk Lake, a deep blue lake, has campsites near the east and west ends. You can off-road (though some places are non-motorized, same with motorized boats). Beautiful views. The instructions are easy and SEKI has always been helpful. Sprout purchased Skurka’s mapset and guidebookfor the hike, which was invaluable. Beautiful Milk Lake rests in a basin only a mile by trail below the Grouse Ridge campground near Grouse Ridge Lookout.Milk Lake's long shoreline offers plenty of opportunities for good fishing in deep water as well as shallow. STATE - California, Nevada. There was still a bit of patchy snow on the ground and the lakes were frozen in spots but gorgeous views. A close-up of the area. Late start camp at Island Lake, 5 Lakes via Sand Ridge, Glacier Lake, Round Lake, out. We got an early start. It was a long, bumpy dirt road to get to the parking lot. Met backpackers that fished Penner and Island with no luck. Cody was like a Sierra badger, digging in and not giving up, mastering the trail one step at a time. Hiked on Saturday July 4th. Sierra granite provides the backdrop. Conveniently three hours from Salt Lake City International Airport or thirty minutes from Rock Springs, you'll find the House of Grouse in the Green River Basin; shaped by the influence of the Uinta, Wind River, and Wyoming mountains, eighteen miles from the Green River. I found a small creek along the trail to Glacier Lake and decided to camp next to it, thinking it might provide a short hike for my grandsons. What insect could resist this brightly colored Red Mountain Heather that I took a close up of along the Glacier Lake Trail. Outstanding hike on a beautiful Autumn day and the last day of September. Will definitely be back to explore more and go backpacking out here once it warms up a bit! (I was raised in a small town just outside of Placerville.). Through pine bulk and slender needle-sprays; The area circled in yellow was where we backpacked. At this time of year the water is warm, and we enjoyed swimming. Camped near Glacier Lake below the Black Buttes. a naked bug with a white body and brown hair. It is a 6 mile hike to Grouse Lake. We started at Carr Lake. Definitely recommend! A gradual incline made it very enjoyable. An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area. For a straightforward three-day, 14-mile escape, point your compass to Grouse Lake, a tarn tucked among classic Sierra granite ridges at 10,500 feet. I read it every few years because it reminds me of the importance of living in the present, of the interconnectivity of all things, and the value of a simple life— of not getting lost in our materialistic world. Gorgeous views all around, especially from the Sand Ridge trail! Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. Beautiful lakes, the forest itself, and views from Sand Ridge. I have just returned from my last backpacking trip of the summer, my fifth— one for each decade I’ve shouldered a pack and disappeared into the wilderness. Ethan and Cody contemplate another climb. Hiked this trail from the Grouse Ridge Campground trail head. Ethan was like a deer on the trail, bounding ahead. I should have said, “Thanks, I’ll do that,” and moved on. Well marked trail the entire time. The Sierra Trek. The improved stream flows to Mono Lake tributaries have restored delta habitats important to the aquatic birds that reside there and created a healthy ecosystem. I explained that I was a bit more Eastern in my beliefs, a bit more Zen, and something of an Agnostic. Only reason it didn't get a 5 was the amount of people. But I couldn’t help myself. Exploring the world with Curtis and Peggy Mekemson, Backpacking in the Five Lakes Basin-Grouse Ridge area, Meet Bone: World Traveler, Fearless Adventurer, and Sex Symbol, In the Beginning… A Reflection on the Grouse Ridge-Black Buttes-Five Lakes Basin Area. Pretty well marked. There seems to be quite a number of off trail camping options at some unnamed lakes towards the end of the trail. The views were spectacular and the lakes were beautiful. There isn't running water, but there is a vault toilet, and sites accessible by car. As I hiked past his camp to say goodbye on my way down into the Five Lakes Basin he urged that I read the Book of John in the New Testament. The view here is epic. My last two trips included the Grouse Ridge-Black Buttes-Five Lakes Basin area, the same region Gary Snyder refers to above. I hiked this series of trails last Thursday, 9-26-19. One member of our group returned from our trip to find a slow leak in his back tire despite driving a truck. The following day we did a day-hike to the 5 lakes which would have been very difficult with packs on! We didn't do the full loop - we did the northern part on the Sand Ridge Trail, which was completely accessible. It was nice and refreshing. Best part is coming up the rise about 10 minutes before you arrive at Glacier Lake -- you are greeted by the Black Buttes right in front of you, and it is awesome! I found these two moss colored elders along the trail to Glacier Lake. On the way back I detoured to Round Lake for a moment and contemplated jumping in for a swim but by then the breeze had picked up a bit and I decided against it. The last mile +/- of the road is the worst, just gotta take it slow. Water is ice cold. I helped achieve the non-motorized status for the area in the 1970s when I was serving as Executive Director of the Sacramento Ecology/Environmental Center. If I needed awe, if I needed inspiration, if I needed a reason to believe, it was right there in front of me, behind me, surrounding me. Only made it 1 mile before setting up camp at lovely Island Lake. I saw a few people by Feeley Lake at the beginning, and a few more at the end -- otherwise, I had the entire trail to myself for the day. This is a beautiful and sacred area. The Great Basin’s two largest cities are Salt Lake City, Utah and Reno, Nevada. It was a holiday so we knew it was going to be busier than normal. The first trip into the Basin I made by myself this summer; the second was with my wife Peggy, my daughter Natasha, and her two sons, Ethan and Cody. The trail took us about 5 hours of actual walking but with stops to appreciate the lakes and brakes in between it took us about 7 hours. Near a small lake in the Rock Lakes Basin, go right at a T intersection, then go left at the next T intersection, while ascending to the Frazier Turnaround campground. If you're a hardcore biker, you can bike at Grouse Ridge.You can go boating at Lake Spaulding. (They didn’t need it.) conditions are optimal now (June), lakes are VERY cold but it was awesome jumping in after a 12 mile hike. I was getting ready to leave the next morning when he came over for a chat. after all day scrambling on the peaks, One highway passes through this country on the north side of Great Salt Lake, Utah Highway 30, and it reveals a country as desolate as anywhere in America. Saw multiple fish jumping in both of these lakes. The lake is most easily passed on the east side, and from there it is easy travel to the base of Goat Mountain’s upper slopes. Once you reach the final switchback before Granite Basin, continue north cross-country following the outlet of Grouse Lake, where additional camping options exist. We ended up doing 12 miles and two stops (glacier and carr lakes). Grouse Lake (10,728') is located 4.7 miles from Grouse Creek Trailhead in the Holy Cross Wilderness. The lake basin itself is outside the wilderness boundary and is accessed by a maintained road. TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST Offers Virtual Services in Response to COVID-19. I didn’t have to travel back in time 2000 years to events that required a leap of faith to believe. The entire Grouse Ridge area is one of the most popular fishing destinations in Northern California because of the accessibility of so many fine lakes. This trail says 10.8 but my GPS tracked 12.1. Brightly colored flowers called to insects with an urgency that predated man’s sojourn on earth. Biggest little lake I had told him the night before that I lived in the Applegate Valley near the small town of Ruch in Southern Oregon and he wanted to know if I attended one of the churches there that he was familiar with. ragged rocky skyline, single clear flat nuthatch call: Gorgeous hike. 13.3mi: Go right onto Grouse Point Tr517 at the Frazier Turnaround campground, ride .2mi then go left onto Shellrock Lake Tr700 and descend to the Hideaway Lake campground. Blue mountain, white snow gleam Later, as the sun set, all that was left of the storm was a few puffy clouds. “I don’t need miracles, Dan” I responded. down from the treetrunks, At Five Lakes Basin’s The Gem Lake Loop is located in Emigrant Wilderness, which borders Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park, and offers incredible views, smaller crowds, and diverse terrain. This is where the SHR leaves the trail and begins the cross-country traverse of Monarch Divide to nearly its junction with the Sierra Crest. Heading cross-country toward Grouse Lake. Red fir reached for the sky above my campsite. Great hike, and hardly anyone on the trail. The one drawback of this trail is that it seems to be very well-trafficked, so it may not be as secluded as some other less beautiful trails. Great 4 day hike. ... Grouse Lake Located beneath Deadwood Peak, Grouse Lake is the terminus of the trail that leads to Granite Lake. The Grouse Lakes area has a number of good hiking trails, although it isn’t the easiest area to get to. I liked him immediately. Whether you are there to swim, stalk wily trout, or watch a sunset over an alpine lake, this is the place to be. Lakes / ponds EVERYWHERE. We had a good time so did the dog! Having a GPS or a good maps is necessary and compass. I dipped my feet in at Glacier Lake while eating lunch and it was pretty dang cold, which is no surprise because it's fed by snowmelt from a patch about 500 feet away from the edge of the lake. It is doable in a day If you are a local. He introduced himself as the Dean of Graduate Studies at the Shasta Bible College in Redding, California. Enjoy the blog? The trail takes you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. He lives outside of nearby Nevada City (just above Grass Valley in the map below), and, like me, has wandered and loved the glacier carved country from top to bottom, from the Buttes to the Basin. We usually stick to 3 things for a hike: water, food and good vibe! Fall colors are coming out. Great loop with really cool views. While the road approaches from the west, the basin is actually drained east through the wilderness by Pleasant Valley Creek. There were a lot of bugs, which was fine but would be more fun with bug spray. Dan and I must have talked for 45 minutes or so about our lives. The mapset is spot on. (Photo by Peggy Mekemson.). Yellow marks the general location of my two trips this summer into the Grouse Ridge area just north of Interstate 80 between Sacramento, California and Reno, Nevada in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While the lake aesthetic is limited, the hike itself is compelling. Still, I could tell he was concerned about my soul, that he would have considered a day spent trying to convert me as a day well-spent. We saw about three backpacking groups, will come back for sure. Blue and ruffed grouse: The best areas for blue grouse is along ridge tops in more open forest habitats such as Winter Rim and Hager Mountain. The Tahoe National Forest is closing offices and implementing virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities. Highly recommend swimming at Island Lake. Gold Lake Road The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle. There are at least three developed campsites at Five Lakes. Not an easy trail with a pack. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I went into the Basin on the Sand Ridge Trail when I backpacked in with my family. The trailhead to Grouse Lake is located at Wrights Lake and is accessed by taking the Wrights Lake Road turnoff on Highway 50, 35 miles east of Placerville, and traveling eight miles. Been coming here for 2-3 decades and I never tire of its beauty. I also scrambled up to the saddle beyond there - no path, mostly boulder hopping, but it was only 20 minutes and a cool view. It was still snowy when we were there, so good GPS through AllTrails was key. At this time of year the water is warm, and we enjoyed swimming. Grouse Ridge is in the U.S.A., CA.. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The trail is easy to follow. I would wait another few weeks to do this hike. While the decline has been linked to an accelerated cycle of wildfire and invasion of cheatgrass (annual grass), exactly how these landscape changes drive sage-grouse … Thanks for the updates! We got lost a few times. The southern part of the loop (on the Glacier Lake Trail) looked very snowy. This is one of the most satisfying books I have ever read, because it entertained me thoroughly AND made me feel better informed. Our goal was the five lakes basin another 5 miles. It went with the territory of who he was and what he believed. Photos of Glacier Lake and my hike into the lake. Conducted by the DNR's Division of Ecological Resources Lake Mapping Unit, lake mapping provides a visual representation of the shape and depth of Minnesota lakes. In my youth, I had been considered a prime candidate for becoming an Episcopal priest. I waved one last time, turned, and hiked down the trail toward the Five Lakes Basin. It was our grandkids’ first backpacking trip and I wanted them to explore the area where my own backpacking experiences had begun in 1969— where I had first discovered the joys of backpacking, and the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 5 adults, 2 kids. Location: UNIT - Pacific Ranger District, Placerville Ranger District, Truckee Ranger District, Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit, Carson Ranger District. Good trail overall. Absolutely gorgeous. I recommend taking the Glacier Lakes trail towards Glacier Lake - there is some elevation gain but it's fairly gradual. From the Copper Creek trailhead, gain 5,000 feet in 6 miles (option: camp partway at Lower or Upper Tent Meadows) to the last switchback before the pass into Granite Basin. A close up of the Black Buttes as the sun sets. Thankfully we have a Jeep. Only saw 2 other people all day. We camped at Milk Lake and hiked to Penner. A few years ago, biologists counted only six male grouse dancing here on “The U” at Clear Lake, a 5,500-acre peninsula of rock and sagebrush surrounded by … 7-6-2019: There are still too much snow on the trail. Trail to Glacier Lake was easy to follow, trail to Five Lakes Basin was not. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Elevation gains are manageable. Bring a high clearance vehicle to get to the trailhead and make sure that your tires are solid because the road to get there is rough. I dug into my pack and found Siddhartha, a 1922 novel by Hermann Hesse that a friend had given me in the 70s. Lake mapping is a way to learn what a lake is like under the water's surface. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. The Grouse Lake Trail closely follows Grouse Creek through grassy aspen groves into thick coniferous forests up to the lake. Great backpacking and hiking area. It was all beautiful. Only downside is it's very trafficked. The basin lies between two major populations of Greater Sage-Grouse (Bodie Hills and Long Valley), and small numbers have been observed in lush stands of sagebrush (most recently discovered breeding along Walker Creek, fide T. Floyd). Glacier Lake has everything you could want from a small alpine lake--forested shores, rocky points, deep clear water and enjoyable fishing. I highly recommend! A great circuit with a lot of variety. Really dry and crispy up there though. Advanced Whip Cracking??? Parking lot was packed. Massive cumulus clouds spoke of lightning and thunder and rain and hail— of the incredible power of nature. The moon hovers above the Black Buttes in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Yes, it’s 2.7 miles of bumpy dirt road to get to the trailhead, but it’s not atrocious - 4WD and high clearance helpful. It's also dog-friendly - a huge plus for us. Giant red firs and pines stood as silent sentinels over the campground. NEXT POST: It’s down into the Five Lake Basin. Miracles are what have been pulling people into Christianity for millennia. The few people I saw were mostly doing this as a backpacking loop, but it can certainly be done as a long day hike. Glacier Lake is nestled at the base of the spectacular Black Buttes in the Grouse Ridge recreation area of Northern California. This year we took the trail to Glacier Lake. Summited the Buttes, the views were well worth it. You definitely gps to navigate all that snow and downed trees. That's ok. We found the lake, and had it to ourselves. Great hike! “I’ve got this.” And I raised my hands to take in the surrounding countryside. The Black Buttes of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains tower over Glacier Lake. It lies in a wide, level basin ringed by thick timber and marshy willow below Grouse Mountain (12,726’). The ascent up Sand Ridge Trail can be difficult, but beautiful views from the top. Took the family on this 12 mile round trip over the Labor day weekend and were surprised it was not busier. Today I am featuring Glacier Lake and the trail there from Grouse Ridge marked in yellow, which was the route I followed on my first trip. This boulder next to the campsite reminded me that the area had been carved by glaciers. There is a good trailhead at the Grouse Ridge campground. The view of Granite Basin from the divide between it and the Grouse Lake/Copper Creek basin. Our daughter Natasha with her two boys, Ethan on the left and Cody on the right. But if you are coming from afar highly suggest to spend the night and enjoy. The dog enjoyed the trail. You'll need a permit for this loop so make sure to stop by the Summit District Ranger Station in Pinecrest to pick yours up. Sand Ridge and the Five Lakes Basin is a 17.4 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Emigrant Gap, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Hemlocks, pines and firs grow on the hillside. We stopped at the Five Lakes Basin area and camped for the night. A waterfall in the Five Lakes Basin provides water from snowbanks to one of my favorite lakes. Craig. Gorgeous hike. Not sure where that extra mile came from. He also told me that he believed in freedom of religion, that people should be free to worship according to their own beliefs, which is a concept that I strongly support. The guidebook was helpful, but contained some errors and omissions. Towering cumulus clouds threatened thunder, lightning and hail at Glacier Lake. In 2019, Upper Rush Creek supported ~2,647 newborn Brown Trout compared to ~1,572 in 2018. Beautiful and not heavily trafficked. Could not find the trail for the five lakes so we set up at the first lake after descending Sand Ridge. We swam in Island lake, Five lakes Basin and glacier lake. I had Glacier Lake all to myself for lunch at 1pm. The Black Buttes tower above. I’d read John before. I suggest an AWD /4WD. You get a variety of environments, from exposed granite rock to newly formed meadows, so you get a wide variety of wildflowers. The dog enjoyed the trail. The towering Black Buttes climbed above the blue-green Glacier Lake. Rush Creek is the largest stream in Mono Basin carrying 41% of the total runoff into Mono Lake. The south shore is steep, rising sharply to the ridge where Grouse Ridge Campground is located. This was also a great choice with only 2 other campers around this lake. There is still quite a bit of snow as of 6/24, though its compressed so you can walk on it. The Sierra Trek, “Captain Sully, May I Take Your Photo?” … A Fateful Plunge into the Hudson River, Making Waves... No One Does It Better than the Pacific Ocean, The Duomo and Santa Croce: Two Great Churches of Florence. Trail to Glacier Lake was easy to follow, trail to Five Lakes Basin was not. He had backpacked into Glacier Lake with his 13-year-old grandson and told me that he had been bringing youth groups into the area since the 70s. Lots of beautiful lakes to camp around. Nice walk not super strenuous. I-80 can be seen at the bottom of the photo. but, bring bug spray. Nice trail. Hiked this trail from the Grouse Ridge Campground trail head. Grouse Lake is located 4.7 miles from the Grouse Creek Trailhead in the Holy Cross Wilderness. Only saw a couple people on the trail (with super cute dogs so no complaints!) The novel describes Siddhartha’s journey to enlightenment at the time of the Buddha. The 3.2-mile hike is only moderately difficult. The sage grouse utilizing the Clear Lake NWR is part of the larger 1.1-million-acre Devil’s Garden/Clear Lake population of sage grouse. The road between Bowman Lake Rd and Carr campground is passable in a high clearance vehicle, no 4WD necessary. 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