its own waterfall. Pristine Twin Lakes – Sarah McCahill. The Hoover Wilderness is an incredible place to experience! One wonderful thing that occurred around 3-4 years ago is new owners came in for the Twin Lakes … My lightweight hikers are not getting the job done. Soaring peaks, glistening lakes and lush meadows are just some of its awesome spectacles. The Hike To reach Shamrock Lake, follow the trail from the drop-off point of the Saddlebag Lake ferry northward, past Steelhead Lake. Trailhead: Turn onto Twin Lakes rd from Hwy 395 near the town of Bridgeport (allegedly there are good fireworks in Bridgeport if you are coming here on the 4th of July although we were 1 day too late).After passing the cow pastures turn onto Buckeye Road on the right and follow this dirt road … Saturday to Twin Lakes via an old trail (which has now been abandoned) directly to Barney Lake. Pass through the Mono Village campground, heading toward a dirt road that leads west along the meadow by Robinson Creek. It is a perfectly calm, delightful 60° as I hit the trail. Little Known Fact: Around August 12, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky in Bridgeport Valley in the Hoover Wilderness. The lakes north of Nakina are stuffed with Walleye, Trophy Northern Pike and Lake Trout. Jan 27, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Fro's World. Enjoy pristine fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. Hoover was first established as a Primitive area in 1931, then a Wild area in 1957. Our Peeler Lake lollipop adventure was even more beautiful than we could have imagined! I resolve to climb it sometime before I grow too old to make it. Not bad for Great Basin scenery, eh? Hiking from Twin Lakes to Peeler Lake is the perfect overnight hike to get up into the high country and enter the boundaries of Northern Yosemite National Park. A tricky log crossing turns the trail eastward alongside Excelsior Lake. 1″ to mile; Perfect for a day hike reference,hiking to fishing lakes or an extended … Summary of Hoover Wilderness / Fremont Lake trip. cascades just a mile down in that direction; but that's the stuff of another hike. but for some reason I have decided to stay on the main loop today. walking. Monday Peeler Lake down Kerrick Canyon to 8500' camp at Bear Valley Junction. the east. The headwaters of the East Walker River can also be found in the creeks of the Hoover Wilderness. The trailhead can be hard to find; it is in the back of the Twin Lakes Campground. We then drove to Bodie ghost town for sightseeing. Mount Dana, Yosemite's second-highest at 13061'. Head for the kiosk at the entrance to the campground and pay for parking. There is a $10 fee and it can take a while on busy weekends. Barney Lake and Crown Point. is five hours away. Mosquitoes relatively heavy. a big plus here. Nakina is well known all over as Ontario's best fly-in fishing destination. Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. The trail turns south, skirting the lake shore with barely room Hoover Wilderness and Yosemite National Park, 3 days, September 2010 Route: Twin Lakes (trailhead), Peeler Lake, Kerrick Meadow, Arndt Lake The Hoover was one of the original units of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Two lakeside resorts offer cabin rentals, RV and tent camping, dining, and full marinas with boat … route is available via a backpack from Tuolumne Meadows. There is more to explore between here and the peak; Running along the eastern slopes of the Sawtooth Range, this wilderness encompasses some of the most spectacular high alpine landscapes in the Sierras. to Yosemite isn't nearly as interesting or exciting as it was forty years ago, Beautiful weather. Paper Map can be found only at USFS Ranger Stations – Toiyabe National Forest. To find California's steep and narrow Hoover Wilderness, look along the eastern Sierra escarpment that plunges from the alpine heights of Yosemite's North Boundary … Steaks in Bishop. September 23 - 24th, 2016 Photos GPS track Saturday (9 miles) Drive to Leavitt Meadows Pick up permit from self-serve station Hike south to Fremont Lake via Secret Lake Sunday (9 miles) Returned via the meadow route Details We took an overnight trip to Hoover Wilderness … The trail starts easy and gently wanders through fields of wildflowers and small aspen … I arrive at the boat dock an hour ahead of schedule; I guess I should have Wilderness areas give great opportunity for solitude and recreation and they are backpackers’ favorite because of their beautiful multi-day hiking trails. a couple of hikers are enjoying a snack underneath the snow bank. Summit Lake in the Hoover Wilderness has always been a spiritual spot for my family and I. I don't know if it's the many arrowheads to be found there or it being perfectly situated between beautiful Wilderness areas, but it has always been a perfect Out and Back from Virginia Lake TH. your own Pins on Pinterest Day 9: Our 48-mile loop concludes with an Eastern Sierra finale that covers eight miles and descends 2,500 feet back to the trailhead at Twin Lakes. A great access point is from the Yosemite National Park/Hoover Wilderness boundary sign. We will make camp at Crown Lakes (9,500 feet). Home › Forums › Campfire › Post-Trip Reports › TR: Hoover Wilderness, Whorl Mtn, Oct. 26-29 2020. the lake and save three round-trip miles of relatively uninteresting Enjoy pristine fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. July 5, 2012. When I was very young, my family did some camping here at Twin Lakes. As the ubiquitous Mount Dana comes into view six miles to the south, September 23 - 24th, 2016 Photos GPS track Saturday (9 miles) Drive to Leavitt Meadows Pick up permit from self-serve station Hike south to Fremont Lake via Secret Lake Sunday (9 miles) Returned via the meadow route Details We took an overnight trip to Hoover Wilderness … out early up the beautiful Tioga Pass Road. for a footpath. Trailhead: Saddlebag Lake, 2 miles north of SR-120, Boat taxi: $9; first come, first served; no phone reservations. Although my ticket is for a later reservation, En route, we visited an old gold-mining ghost town, Bodie, taking in the cemetery, many old buildings and various types of mining equipment. Hoover Wilderness. Robinson Lakes: 9,300 feet Twin Lakes: 7,095 feet. We arrived back at Lee Vining, just as the sun … The rivers also have Walleye and Northern Pike as well as huge Brook Trout. The Hoover Wilderness is an incredible place to experience! Although only 48,600 acres in size, it contains dozens of lakes… The trail is wherever one chooses to make it. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) ... We start from Twin Lakes. The Hoover Wilderness's western boundary touches Yosemite Natiional Park while its southern edge pushes nearly to Tioga Pass Road. We … If you have more than one night to spend, you can also turn this into a multi-day trip by hiking down into Kerrick Meadows from Peeler Lake and then making a loop … A buddy (yes I have friends..) and I are heading out next week and heading into Hoover Wilderness. your own Pins on Pinterest Located near Bridgeport and Twin Lakes in Mono County, the Hoover Wilderness Area is characterized by mountainous terrain and more than 20 lakes which are well stocked with rainbow, brook and golden trout. It … Interestingly enough, these bodies drain southward into Tioga Canyon, There is a $10 fee and it can take a while on busy weekends. Located near Bridgeport and Twin Lakes in Mono County, the Hoover Wilderness Area is characterized by mountainous terrain and more than 20 lakes which are well stocked with rainbow, brook and golden trout. It is around an 11 mile out-and-back trip.Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. Although they aren't visible in the photo, Those would be the Green Creek and Virginia Lakes Trailheads. Sunday home early afternoon. Then watch for an obvious sign for Barney Lake. In the upper-Left hand corner of the map (Northwest edge) we see the trail over to the top of Kerrick Canyon and Twin Lakes. Hoover Wilderness Area. of Lundy Pass. ... Hoover Wilderness Fall Colors 2016 - Duration: 8:06. An unnamed pond, then Greenstone Lake, then Saddlebag Lake. Running along the eastern slopes of the Sawtooth Range, this wilderness encompasses some of the most spectacular high alpine landscapes in the Sierras. A look back down the trail reveals a wonderful trio of lakes lined up for my Immediately after crossing into the Hoover Wilderness, the first scenic John Yu 769 views. What an Adventure! The turnoff to the lakes from Highway 395 is at the northwest end of Bridgeport. Backed by the jagged spires of the Sawtooth mountain range in the Hoover Wilderness, Twin Lakes hums with outdoor activity all summer long. Robinson Lakes: 9,300 feet Twin Lakes: 7,095 feet. We spotted my vehicle at Mono Village, at the end of Twin Lakes in the Hoover Wilderness, for the return trip, then headed back to Lee Vining. Just to the east of Yosemite lies the Hoover Wilderness. Includes details of wilderness areas, latest sierra wilderness news, resources for planning your trip, and notes from professionals in the field. Summary of Hoover Wilderness / Fremont Lake trip. Hoover Wilderness spans the mountain ranges from Sonora Pass to Tioga Pass, with high elevation peaks ranging from 10,000 to over 12,000′ elevation. §: It is quite beautiful in this basin, albeit typical of A tiny cafe at the marina provides a satisfying pancake breakfast. camera. John Yu 769 views. the established trail, such as Twin Lakes and Z Lake. Forsyth peak actually straddles the northern boundary of Yosemite National Park. It is made of brown volcanic rock like the peaks to the North, contrasting with the granite peaks to the south. way, the water winds up supporting the brine shrimp and seagulls in Mono Lake to Two years ago I hiked at the nearby Virginia Lakes for the first time. I must detour and visit them sometime. An unnamed pond in front of the Tioga Crest. Day 1: Backpacking Buckeye Creek. Little Known Fact: Around August 12, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower lights up the night sky in Bridgeport Valley in the Hoover Wilderness. Hoover Wilderness Map USDA. When they made Yosemite they probably grabbed as much land as they could without upsetting local landowners. This map depicts two of the four main ways backpackers find their way over the Sierra Crest into the North Yosemite Backcountry from Hoover Wilderness. ... Hoover Wilderness Fall Colors 2016 - Duration: 8:06. ... Cooney and Frog Lakes....great … I must detour and visit them sometime. Many hikers pass through the Hoover wilderness to visit otherwise remote areas of Yosemite Wilderness. The route then starts the long descent toward Twin Lakes, dropping 400’ in 0.7 miles to the Robinson Lakes junction. Just to the east of Yosemite lies the Hoover Wilderness. Lake Helen outlets northward into Lundy Canyon. Mosquitoes relatively heavy. This trip can be done as a day trip or backpacking trip. We start from Twin Lakes. whereas most of the basin's water flows northward into Lundy Canyon. done some more exploring. The path disintegrates into a rough talus jumble, through which one can barely glacier. The Hoover Wilderness Area is a narrow band stretching along the eastern slope of the Sierra in Mono County. Immediately after crossing into the Hoover Wilderness, the first scenic stop is Greenstone Lake, with lopsided North Peak dominating the background. The Hoover Wilderness Area is a narrow band stretching along the eastern slope of the Sierra in Mono County. Jan 27, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Fro's World. Having stayed overnight in the convenient little town of Lee Vining, I head Beautiful weather. when it featured numerous switchbacks and a one-lane bridge that hung This trip can be done as a day trip or backpacking trip. It is around an 11 mile out-and-back trip.Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. If doing a long all day hike, it can be climbed after Eagle Peak, or can be climbed should you choose to camp high up in the Hoover Wilderness, and want to bag the peaks accessible along the trail along the Eagle … See the sidebar for public transportation optio… for itself, and I haven't walked a mile yet! Hoover Wilderness: August 27, 2010. Rugged, vast, diverse, gorgeous and so much more. Big Sam is a large, prominent peak on the border of the Emigrant Wilderness South of Sonora Pass. Hoover Wilderness Area. In the upper-Left hand corner of the map (Northwest edge) we see the trail over to the top of Kerrick Canyon and Twin Lakes. There is a $10 fee and it can take a while on busy weekends. Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. ... such as Twin Lakes and Z Lake. make out a route used by others. We spotted my vehicle at Mono Village, at the end of Twin Lakes in the Hoover Wilderness, for the return trip, then headed back to Lee Vining. Follow the road around the two lakes to Mono Village, a private campground and marina. Twin Lakes is a popular fishing destination. When they made Yosemite they probably grabbed as much land as they could without upsetting local landowners. Day 8: We will hike over Mule Pass (10,470 feet) and return to the Hoover Wilderness for our last night together. Trip good but a little long. The Unlikely Hiker 405 views. The Hoover is easily reached from its southern end (along Highway 120 near Yosemite’s Tioga Pass entrance station), as well as from various points along its eastern edge near Highway 395. We are prepared for cold with a predicted wind-chill factor hovering around 12 F, but today is not quite so bad. It’s a perfect and quite appealing introduction to the … We are prepared for cold with a predicted wind-chill factor hovering around 12 F, but today is not quite so bad. We … They say it can be a life-altering experience. To find California's steep and narrow Hoover Wilderness, look along the eastern Sierra escarpment that plunges from the alpine heights of Yosemite's North Boundary … stop is Greenstone Lake, with lopsided North Peak dominating the background. Twin Lakes is a slice of heaven that everyone should go to at least once. Hoover Wilderness lies just outside Yosemite but it doesn't know it is not a national park. verdant on one side, yet starkly arid on the other. toward Saddlebag Lake. The figure 8 loop around Saddle Bag Lake and 20 Lakes brings one to owe of the natural beauty all around the area. the off-trail Conness Lakes in the Hall Natural Area just below the This loop route bypasses a number of other lakes which are not visible from This is good, because home At the northeast corner of today's route is Lake Helen — Our Peeler Lake lollipop adventure was even more beautiful than we could have imagined! A permit is required to stay overnight in Hoover Wilderness. The trail starts easy and gently wanders through fields of wildflowers and small aspen … I remember mom saying, "On the other side of those mountains is Yosemite; some day we'll go there." Starting at the Twin Lakes and ending at Virginia Lakes, join an intrepid … Either There is much more to explore, including During August 22-29, 1965 myself, Bill Paine, Noel Parr, Chris Mayer, Bob Johnson and Gerry Hester did a 65 mile round trip Deck Trek from Twin Lakes near Bridgeport, California. The trail runs due north past the mountain to Steelhead Lake, which sports Rugged, vast, diverse, gorgeous and so much more. Big Sam is a large, prominent peak on the border of the Emigrant Wilderness South of Sonora Pass. destination involving 3,400 feet of ascent from this side; a Class-2 Beautiful Virginia Lakes Eastern Sierra Backpacking Hoover Wilderness - Duration: 11:44. Although it is located only a mile off the Pacific Crest Trail, there is not much off-trail traffic in this remote area of Yosemite. Welcome to Twin Lakes Outfitters' Fly-in Outpost Camps. This is my seventh different trail into the highly colorful Hoover Wilderness… The route ahead is much drier than on the western side of the basin. the next boat to show up has some spare room. Paper Map can be found only at USFS Ranger Stations – Toiyabe National Forest. I must detour and Beautiful weather. Hoover Wilderness (Part of Southern Toiyabe NF), Bridgeport California; Green Creek, Twin Lakes, Hiking trails, topographic. It was established as a Primitive Area in 1931, … We arrived back at Lee Vining, just as the sun … We look forward to returning and … Your source for Sierra wilderness information. A jumble of scree is negotiated on the slope At the top of the pass I take a backward glance at Lake Helen. The summit offers spectacular views of the Saurian Crest, Keyes Peak, Tower Peak and numerous other peaks in the Hoover Wilderness Area. What an Adventure! A couple of miles short of the park entrance, a road sign points to the right Today's trailhead also is but a three-hour drive from Reno, my former residence of twenty-five years; yet I inexplicably had never even driven up this road until today.. Off Green Lakes Road. The $9 boat ride already has paid Includes details of wilderness areas, latest sierra wilderness news, resources for planning your trip, and notes from professionals in the field. ridge lies Yosemite Park. Friday to South Fork Buckeye Creek at trail junction for Twin Lakes. Starting at the Twin Lakes and ending at Virginia Lakes, join an intrepid … We look forward to returning and … Hoover Wilderness lies just outside Yosemite but it doesn't know it is not a national park. hammock-like off the side of a cliff, it still is spectacular today. 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