Hiking to Chewing Gum Lake The trail from Gianelli's Cabin climbs 500 feet along the ridge to Burst Rock (9,100') where you will find great views of the Stanislaus River watershed to the north. Turn right on Chewing Gum Lake Trail (mile 4). The trail is located near the mountain areas of Pinecrest and Mi-Wuk, and is on a popular backpack trail. The original plan was that we would drive up all the way to the trailhead (Gianelli Cabin Trailhead), and then start the hike from there. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. EASY 2.2 mi. Round Trip, it would be about 9 miles. MODERATE 7.7 mi. Small wildflowers dot the meadow along the trail. Location: 38.1949883, -119.8489609. Not too bad. Just 4.5 miles from a trail head, Chewing Gum Lake was easing us back into civilization. Chewing Gum Lake 4.1 Y Meadow Trail 5.5 Y Meadow Lake 6.4 Whitesides Mdw 6.6 Toejam Lake Trail 7.6 Salt Lick Mdw 8.2 Toejam Lake 8.5 Long Lake 11.6 Deer Lake 12.3 Buck Lake 13.9 Wood Lake 14.0 16.3 Emigrant Lake 16.9 Huckleberry Lake 21.1 Trailhead: Crabtree Huckleberry Lake … It's a 96page A6 (postcard) sized book that will look great on any coffee table - especially next to a really big coffee table book. This trail goes by Burst Rock and Powell Lake. The trail from Gianelli Cabin Trailhead to Chewing Gum Lake is a great trail for both beginner and intermediate hikers and backpackers. 3. This is a easy one way trail to Chewing Gum Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. [masked] emigrants brought their wagons over the top of Burst Rock and followed the ridges down to Dodge Ridge and then Pinecrest. The modern day chewing gums are made of four major ingredients including synthetic rubber, plastic, sugar, and coloring (dye). This trail goes by Crabtree Camp, Camp Lake, Lily Lake, Piute Lake Campground, Piute Lake, Gem Lake, Jewelry Lake, No Camping, and Chewing Gum Lake. It is about a 4.5 mile hike from the trailhead to Chewing Gum Lake. ... Chewing Gum Lake via Gianelli Trail. Overview. EASY 4.4 mi. Great trail for beginners and intermediate hikers! The trail is quite clear and there are some good climbs (the trailhead is at about 8580 feet and there are multiple hills, the highest point reaching ~9200 feet). Chewing Gum Lake. DIFFICULT 18.0 mi. Crabtree Camp. Big Gum Swamp Trail is a 1.9 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Lake City, Florida that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Definitely doable. Follow the sign to a narrow, dirt single track, which cuts through a lush meadow towards Chewing Gum Lake. 6. Gem Lake Loop. The trail is muddy and wet in the summer. This is a moderate one way trail to Chewing Gum Lake in Emigrant Wilderness. 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