Emerald And Sapphire Lakes Trinity Alps

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.

Emerald and sapphire lakes trinity alps.

The hike is mostly downhill and we were able to do it in 5 hours. Sapphire and emerald lakes are nestled comfortably among granite ridges in the heart of the trinity alps. Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek orange. The trail begins just past the trinity alps resort a private collection of cabins near weaverville ca.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october. Before the start of. Black tailed deer and black bear are common sights during the. 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.

Traveled down to the southeastern end of the trinity alps about 13 miles north of weaverville the first week in august. On the last day we packed up camp and then hiked the 12 miles back to our car at the trailhead. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Steve w maria g denise f.

Map of day 4 of the trinity alps emerald lake trek pdf approximate elevation profile of the day 4 hike. Our goal was to make a 4 night 5 day backpacking trip into the emerald sapphire lakes area of the trinity alps. Emerald and sapphire lakes are truly a beauty. I 100 recommend spending the night at the lakes instead of going back to.