At Chewing Gum Lake, mosquitoes were not a problem. Due to the nearby forest fires as of 9/7/20 the air quality is not the greatest and there is ash falling from the sky. Also had Powell Lake to myself. We took Crabtree Rd off Hwy 108 (9 miles, a mix of paved and gravel). Take your pick. Not as dramatic as some of the lakes in Tahoe National or Plumas National but it’s tranquil and picturesque. Due to elevation and heat it was a challenge. So a large vehicle: truck or SUV would be more beneficial. Great trail - tough to get to the trailhead. We hiked from the Crabtree trailhead through Grouse Lake and made it all the way to Deer lake. Er führt entlang eines Sees, vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Great opportunity to swim in Chewing Gum lake once the destination reached. The Crabtree Trailhead splits off and takes you to Chewing Gum Lake and a few other destinations, but I can't remember them right now. Happy hiking! 227k members in the WildernessBackpacking community. Drive along this road for about 30 minutes, following signs that point towards Crabtree Trailhead (7,200 ft). Narrow trail winds its way through the Lake Valley meadow towards Chewing Gum Lake. You’ll see signs directing you to the parking lot, which is very small. I swam at Powell Lake and would say swimming is better there than Chewing Gum Lake. One of the shortest routes into spectacular Emigrant Wilderness, the Burst Rock Trail puts the steepest climb at its beginning. Still feeling good, we cruised on and took the left-hand turn into the Chewing Gum Lakes area, and rolled on into a BEAUTIFUL set of meadows with little small ponds and streams flowing through them. Hiking to Chewing Gum Lake Fantastic lake and a great day hike. The payoff was indeed Chewing Gum lake, up at 9000 feet. Despite the trailhead being super crowded, I did not feel like the trail was crowded, but Chewing Gum Lake was fairly busy Friday night. The better route is Rte 4N47. We did a day hike on the second day to Y Meadow Lake. Water was not too cold and good for swimming. Beautiful views and the trail was well maintained. These can also be reached from the Crabtree Trailhead. Right before entering Dodge Ridge Ski Resort, there will be a turn to the right with signs pointing you towards the trailhead. Probably too busy of a trail/lake for this gal. This is a really nice, isolated canyon with a meadow, some lovely tarns, and a … We started on Tuesday at the Crabtree trailhead. Today was the day for meeting many people, dozens at least, chatting with many of them. Serenity and beautiful views. Keep in mind that the elevation from there starts at 8500' and can climb close to the 9000' range. This hike was very long. Would definitely recommend this for any family looking for a challenging yet doable hike/camp trip. Really great walk until you hit the forest road taking you back to the trailhead. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/stanislaus/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5361242&width=full We backpacked to Chewing Gum Lake to make camp, but we stopped at Powell Lake on the way. You can begin this trip from the Crab Tree Trailhead or from the Gianelli Trailhead: this guide takes you from Gianelli. On the way back from chewing gum lake we found the unmarked trail to Powell lake (another beauty). This trail goes by Crabtree Trailhead. At Chewing Gum Lake we were not alone; the lake was scattered with people of all ages jumping off its rocks, swimming and sunbathing or just hanging out on air mattresses on the water. Just 4.5 miles from a trail head, Chewing Gum Lake was easing us back into civilization. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Also there is at least a 6-8 mile of dirt road that one will need to drive 10 miles an hour if in a small car. The first 3 miles is pure uphill, it took about 2 hrs to get to the top when starting at 1pm in 84f heat. Take 4N47. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Beware the AllTrails driving directions - it took us via Rte 4N34, which was a very bumpy dirt road through the ski resort that felt more like a ski run. Gem Lake via Crabtree Trailhead is a 17.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. One day we hiked up through Salt Lick Meadow to Wire Lakes and Long Lake. 68 votes, 18 comments. 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. I enjoyed the fact that it is not well marked. The top has amazing views, we went off the trail to find some rocks to eat lunch and look out we think as far as Yosemite. At Chewing Gum Lake we were not alone; the lake was scattered with people of all ages jumping off its rocks, swimming and sunbathing or just hanging out on air mattresses on the water. It was a fairly cool and breezy day, and in most places there were no or almost no mosquitoes. This is where the hike became challenging. It’s fairly popular but people were respectful of giving each other space and were quiet after dark. Randy Hollinger. We stayed there all three nights and did day hikes from there. No snow, a little mud and trail was easy to follow. Users have reported that Google/Apple Maps will attempt to route you along 4N34, but we recommend taking 4N47 by following the forest service signs for the trail head instead. From Y Meadow Lake to Chewing Gum Lake and Back to the Trailhead. We (4 adults) did this trail on 4th July in one day (6 hours). The views ultimately were very much worth it and it was a fun challenge. Historic and scenic, the trail offers magnificent vistas far south into Yosemite and north to the jumbled volcanic peaks of the Sonora Pass country. Lake Crabtree County Park ABOUT THE PARK. The mileage wasn't much at 14 miles in all and about a 1500 foot gain each day but the off trail portion was sure to seem more than a 1500 foot gain. The trail to Camp Lake is pretty easy and mostly level, though it does have a short section with a steeper grade that got us huffing. Length 17.7 miElevation gain 3264 ftRoute type Out & back We used the Sawyer Squeeze filter, but it kind of broke, so we were grateful to have iodine tablets with us too. This is a beautiful trail and we had alot of fun. TL;DR: Gorgeous views through to Yosemite. As the name suggests, it was surrounded by granite walls and spotted with flowers. The top chunk has a lot of mosquitos right now and can't be fully appreciated. You can reach Chewing Gum Lake from the Crabtree trailhead without going to quite such high elevations but I don't know whether that trail is still snow-covered. The weather was pretty nice the day I went, clear sky, comfortable temperature. Gianelli Trail to Chewing Gum Lake is a 8.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Pinecrest, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Much better experience. Length 13.1 miElevation gain 2627 ftRoute type Loop Palmer Morse. We had Rock stacks to follow at first but since we were hiking across a rock surface and rock surf valley it was very difficult to stay on track ultimately scrambling to bear lake. It is required you do it online, because in-person permits are closed due to COVID. Whatever you do, don't take the route that Google Maps takes you. Went in early November and was by myself on the trail 99% of the time. At 9:20 AM we begin backpacking to our new campsite at a little unknown, unnamed lake near the trail junction to Chewing Gum Lake. Once again, the group campsite was taken, so we each found our own nook among the rocks … UV water purification would also work fine. I noticed that most reviews here and in other places spoke about backpacking this route, and so I was a little concerned that this would not be a viable day hike. The only challenging part of this hike is the altitude. The frist part of the hike was where most the elevation came from. October 4, 2012 February 13, 2014 / Tara Taft / Leave a comment. Not too much shade and mosquitos meant little rest. Even so, there is plenty of dispersed camping to get away from noisy neighbors. I ran into probably seven or eight hikers the whole time and was able to enjoy the lake by myself completely. Would have rated 5 stars if I had seen a waterfall (or a bear) as well :-). High elevation. Ben 2 years, 5 months ago Crabtree B. DigitalPaysan 2 years, 7 months ago Crabtree to Gem Lake… Long Way to Long Lake – Emigrant Wilderness: Stanislaus National Forest. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. Backpacked with some decent elevation. Coming from SF, we definitely felt the elevation: 8,000-9,000'. The lake is anywhere between 3-4 miles from the trailhead. The hike was amazing even with all the smoke out. Mosquitoes were not bad when we were there. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. it's got great scenary with a lot of different landscapes. We eventually found our way and our car (small SUV) made it, but without cell service it was a bit stressful to find the right path and get over the bumps. I think a bit earlier when it's colder may be better for the trail. Our longest day was one of our easiest, as the 7 miles of trail wandered and wound through meadows of wildflowers: blue lupine, red Indian paintbrush and yellow monkey flowers. Only caution is that it gets very hot this time of year (Aug) and we ran out of water towards the end of the hike, so be well prepped. Mel 2 years, 3 months ago Track (9/3/18, 8:23:43AM) Mel 2 years, 4 months ago Crabtree to Gem Lake. Itinerary: I started from the Crabtree trailhead at about 5am Saturday morning, hiked northeast to Chewing Gum Lake (breakfast), across Whiteside Meadow, over a ridge and down to Salt Lick Meadow, then out to Long Lake (lunch), where I explored an off-trail route down to Deer Lake. The top third peak has amazing views again and lots of places in rocks to chill. Trail is not well marked, so can easily get lost. it was more quiet Saturday night because some bigger groups packed up to make camp Saturday night at Y Meadow Lake. It’s a quick trip but there are some climbing points to get your heart rate up. Bring lots of water. At Chewing Gum Lake we were not alone; the lake was scattered with people of all ages jumping off its rocks, swimming and sunbathing or just hanging out on air mattresses on the water. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until September. Just 4.5 miles from a trail head, Chewing Gum Lake was easing us back into civilization. Trail is in great condition. Clean and pristine. Just 4.5 miles from a trail head, Chewing Gum Lake was easing us back into civilization. Also, there were 2 forks in the trail that are unmarked — if not for the offline AllTrails map, I would have gotten lost. Home; Blog & Projects; Contact Us; Manufacturers; Showcase; Select Page Although its rocky benches are ideal for picnics and loafing, early-season campers will want to retreat up the forested slopes for some relief from mosquitoes. I did the whole trail within around 3 hours, not including resting at the lake for 10 min. The trail was excellent (footing) and scenic and easy. Pepke camp there by the lake. The Gianelli Trailhead parking lot is huge, but pretty crowded, even on a Friday at 2pm. We took it home from Gianelli and it’s a wider, more established road that was gravel for a few miles and then paved. Lots of climbing. Er führt entlang eines Sees, vorbei an herrlichen Aussichtspunkten und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. The rare trail marker points the way to Chewing Gum Lake. Some folks will not do well if not used to high altitude hiking. On the way back I hit up Powell Lake as well because it’s just a few hundred feet off the trail to Chewing Gum. From there I cut due East to the Buck Lakes, then south to Wood Lake (one of my new … The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, camping, and backpacking. Location: 38.2014542, -119.8445206. We decided to go for Chewing Gum Lake, which is a 4.4 mile hike, starting at 7200' and ending at 8800'. It looks like well travelled since there are tons of footprints, thus one cannot get lost. Overnighters need a wilderness permit. Lots of road apples but didn't see any pack animals. This is definitely NOT 8.5 miles, I mapped 10.25 with very few detours, but making it just out to the lake and back is at least 9 miles. Crabtree Trail to Bear Lake is a 8.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mi Wuk Village, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. Ben 2 years, 2 months ago Gem Lake. We spent the night at Y Meadow Lake, surrounded by granite without … Deer Lake is amazing and has some big rocks and an island in the middle of the lake. On the second day we would hike down to Y Meadow Lake loop around to Chewing Gum Lake and then take an unmaintained trail back to the Crabtree trailhead. This way! It’s a pretty good workout. 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