Post by turboherb » September 27th, 2013, 4:58 am After hiking out of the Canyon Creek area we drove to a campground on Trinity Lake. After breakfast we drove up Coffee Creek Road to the Big Flat trailhead. Canyon Creek Lakes Trail. From downtown Nederland, go south on Highway 72 for .5 miles to County Road 130 and make a right. Written by guidebook author John Soares, who has been exploring the Trinity Alps for over forty years. Shared By: Cameron Cook. Trinity Alps Wilderness is… The Caribou Lakes are yet another cluster of beautiful alpine lakes in the Trinity Alps. Land Manager: USFS - Shasta & Trinity National Forest Office. The Trinity Alps Mom and I were able to get in a short trip in the Trinity Alps last weekend. REI • ZPacks • Hyperlite • Patagonia • Arc'teryx • RBTR • Drop • Backcountry • Feathered Friends • CampSaver • Gaia • Mountain Hardwear. The Red Trinities have more lakes, but they are smaller. 5 4 5 5 Caribou Lakes Restricted Area - Trinity Alps Wilderness Klamath National Forest Forest Order No. Trinity Alps: Caribou Lake. Overnighter to Caribou lakes in the Trinity Alps. Also, all my classes at OSU are taught online and are recorded. This forum is used to share your experiences out on the trails. Caribou Lakes – Trinity Alps. 5 4 6 7 T r ai l N o. Welcome to Upper Caribou Lake . The Four Lakes Loop exemplifies this. On the first day we got up early, ate breakfast, and then drove to the Stuart Fork Trailhead. The trail is 8.9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers) Singletrack in length with 8% Avg Grade (4°) and 23% Max Grade (13°). Caribou Lakes Trail, in the Trinity Alps ... explain to me that it's nearly impossible to get to Caribou Lake because of all the snow, but that I'll be able to make it part of the way. Posted by 2 years ago. Still mostly frozen Caribou lake up in the Trinity Alps. While I have no intention of this trek being my final hike of the year, it may very well be my last backpacking trip of the year. Considering that, for the most part, the Trinity Alps are a backpacker’s range because most of the best destinations are too deep in the wilderness to be accessed with a single day of hiking, the abundance of excellent single-day trip options in this region is a great resource. Below are some of our suggested multi-day backpacking trips in the Trinity Alps. Considered a remote and rugged wilderness, the Trinity Alps offer prepared hikers recreational opportunities in a wonderland that is often overshadowed by the nearby Cascades and Sierra Nevada Mountains. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. miah66 Posts: 2034 Joined: July 7th, 2009, 5:00 am. Shasta. After breakfast we drove up Coffee Creek Road to the Big Flat trailhead. Home › Forums › Campfire › Photo Gallery › Trinity Alps: Caribou Lake. You’ll find in-depth trail descriptions of several top destinations, including Canyon Creek Lakes, Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes, Caribou Lake, and much more, all with trailhead directions, trail maps, and photos. Contacts. through Browns Meadow giving hikers more opportunities to get water. Continue on Highway 130 through the town of Eldora, just past which it becomes a dirt road (4 miles). It is about an 8 mile drive to the trailhead and you take Route 3 towards the Trinity Alps Resort. Davis Engelman . BLACK MARBLE MOUNTAIN 1987 Marble Mountain Wilderness CALIFORNIA P-2733 ss 4x5 Film MOUNTAIN MAHOGANY II 1987 South Warner Wilderness CALIFORNIA P-926 ss 4x5 Film GRIZZLY FALLS II 1987. The easiest way to the lake is along the new trail. You will see a sign for Eldora Ski Resort at this junction. This route wraps ten miles around Caribou Mt. Map of Trinity Alps Day 1 (pdf) Approximate elevation profile of the Day 1 hike. When I first read the book it was on my list of: yeah right, probably not ever gonna happen, but man if I was a REAL hiker THIS is the hike I would want to be able to do. Caribou Lakes / Mountain - Trinity Alps Wilderness. Favorite Photos/Videos. The end of October is getting pretty late in the mountains, but we were lucky to have warm weather and no fresh snow. Viewing 17 posts - 1 through 17 (of 17 total) Forums are supported by our merchant partners . Trinity Alps: Caribou Figure Eight. Caribou Lakes / Mountain - Trinity Alps Wilderness. Management of the Wilderness is shared by the Klamath National Forest, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management. 5 4 7 2 Trail No. your own Pins on Pinterest Our original plan was to hike to the Canyon Creek Lakes, 5 miles SW of here, but 70 miles by road (20 miles on dirt). A decently challenging hike in but well worth it. Caribou Lake Emeraldo Lake Moraine Lake Caribou Lake Snowslide La ke Josephine Lake Lower C ribou Lake r a l A N. 0 9 W 2 0 T r a i l T N o. The 16 miles of gravel road seemed to discourage people as there were very few cars at the TH. We decided to take the Coffee Creek trail to Caribou lakes. Make sure your vehicle is moderately burly (a crossover SUV should do just fine), as some of the dirt roads to the trailheads can be rocky and gutted out. Caribou Lake, Trinity Alps. Gear Deals • Gear Search. magnificent views of the Trinity Alps, Trinity Lake, and the Trinity Divide. Destination: Caribou Basin Mileage: 16.2 miles round trip from trailhead to Sawtooth Ridge Trailhead: Big Flat Trailhead off Hwy 3 north of Weaverville, CA Elevation: 4,933 up to 8,105 feet I first saw this hike in a Backpacker Magazine article and fell in love with the view looking north over Lower Caribou Lake. Cross the rocks and follow signs for "Caribou Lakes Trail" or "New Caribou Lakes Trail." I'm definitely going to try, otherwise that rough road will have destroyed my truck in vain. 09 20 T r a i l N o. Caribou Lake, at 72 acres, is the largest in the Trinity Alps. Post by miah66 » July 9th, 2014, 10:59 pm Opening shot: Decided to join the bandwagon and head to the Trinity Alps. The summit was still covered in snow. Granite Lake (on the back side of Gibson Peak) and East Boulder Lake (32 acres) are amongst the largest in this area. Feb 23, 2020 - So, you've decided to go camping? Map of the Trinity Alps – Emerald Lake Trek, Day 1 (blue). If you have waterproof boots, gaiters and don’t mind punching through, can definitely summit it tho! Caribou Lake Trinity Alps Wilderness CALIFORNIA P-2628 ss 4x5 Film . View topic - Caribou Lakes Basin Trinity Alps 9-14 to 9-17. 5 6 6 665. From there, it is a rolling, singletrack trail with a lot of variety from pine forest to granite rock slides and lookouts with views of Mt. See more ideas about trinity alps, camping and hiking, wilderness. Trinity Alps Backpacking Trip September 8 - 18, 2016 Bob and Reenie: 10 Nights, 11 Days, 34 Miles Backpacking, 26 Miles Day Hiking, Up and Down more than 15,700' Elevation See Favorite Photos/Videos, Day by Day Narrative and Photos, Equipment Comments, Route and Elevation Profile. The 5-mile trail to Big Bear Lake is steep and exposed. Take the Stuart Fork trail up through Morris Medow's. Full Details. Jan 26, 2021 - Camping and Hiking. Take a left after the trails join to the Lower Caribou Lake before a quick climb to the finish at Upper Caribou Lake. At least I know to bring the snowshoes and trekking poles along. PICS. Trinity Alps - Caribou Lakes to Stuart Fork (Trinity County, California) Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the end of most summer activities and seemed a great choice to visit the Trinity Alps Wilderness for a few days. However it was kind of hard figuring out the actual route so we misidentified and embarked on this Caribou Figure Eight that even Summit Post suggested. We did this principally to have hot showers. Trinity Alps: Lower Caribou Lake by Alan Grinberg 17 10 If this photo looks a bit smokey, it's because it is. New Caribou Lakes Trail, Trinity Alps Wilderness Trail and Hiking Information. Caribou Basin 3-5 nights. Region: Trinity Alps Distance: 16 miles Elevation: 4,900 - 7,200 ft Vegetation: Pine Forest Last Visit: Late June 2019. Joined May 25, 2019 Messages 152. Trinity Alps Wilderness-Photo of Grizzly Lake copyrighted, used by permission of Deems Burton- The Trinity Alps Wilderness on the Klamath National is located about 6 miles South of Callahan, California. The New Caribou Lakes Trail, which leads to the biggest lake in the Alps, is a moderate 10-mile trek that climbs approximately 1,700 feet in elevation. Do you have any idea of what you may be experiencing? This was a 18 mile out and back with over 4500 feet of elevation gain. Saved the best for last!!! Randonnée. I dropped my camera a couple … Discover (and save!) Know what's coming with AccuWeather's extended daily forecasts for Trinity Alps, CA. Caribou Lakes Basin Trinity Alps 9-14 to 9-17. The trail is located at 41.0669243, -122.93466223 (latitude & longitude) in California, Shasta and Cascades, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Trinity Alps Wilderness. December 25, 2016 December 25, 2016 darabylah Leave a comment. Thread starter Pianomover; Start date Sep 11, 2019; Pianomover Member. Boomer is way in the back of the photo with red packs. After hiking out of the Canyon Creek area we drove to a campground on Trinity Lake. › Trinity Alps Wilderness ... Beautiful hike to caribou lake. Dawn over the Klamath National Forest from the overlook over Lower Caribou Lake. View Tristan's Recording. The old trail continues to switchback up the mountain to 8,000 ft the highest trail in the Trinity Alps. There are plenty of primitive campsites at both Upper and Lower Caribou with beautifully clear waters to refresh you. Trinity Alps: Caribou Lakes Last weekend we went up into the Trinities for a hike into Caribou Lakes with our friend Dave and his dog Boomer. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. (R8W - T36N - S14) Longer Hikes Bear Lakes: This isolated group of lakes offers moderate seclusion and spectacular views. Caribou Lakes in the Trinity Alps. May 24, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Josh Benz. Archived. Sep 11, 2019 #1 My friend Eric drove out from New Jersey and had two days for a backcountry trip. Crossing South Fork Salmon River at start of Caribou Lakes Trail (fill up on water) Crossing South Fork Salmon River at start of Caribou Lakes Trail (fill up on water) View of the South Fork Salmon River drainage from Caribou Lakes Trail. Trinity Alps: Backpacking to Caribou Lakes - See 20 traveler reviews, 45 candid photos, and great deals for Trinity Center, CA, at Tripadvisor. 22 mai 2020. With a paved road encircling the Trinity Alps Wilderness, there are over 50 trailheads that wind their way into the interior of the Alps. Detailed posts about backpacking and day hiking Trinity Alps Wilderness trails. I was invited to do one of the hardest backpacking trips in the lower 48: The Caribou Scramble is 26 miles with a massive 13k elevation gain. What these lakes lack in size, they exceed in beauty. The trail eventually descends back down to the Lower Caribou Lake before a quick climb to the finish at Upper Caribou Lake. The lakes are situated on the northern side of the core peaks of the the Trinity Alps. August 16, 2016. 1 0 W 0 1 T r a i l N o . Caribou Lake is accessed from the Fourth of July Trailhead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness near Nederland, Colorado. We did this principally to have hot showers. 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