From either airport, it will take about four hours of driving to get to the campground where we will meet. Powell Lake via Gianelli Trail. The intent of the rule is to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas in the context of multiple-use management.Motor Vehicle Use Maps identify those roads, trails, and areas designated for motor vehicle use are available one or more ways:The Forest Service publishes a variety of map products to help you plan your next adventure or enjoy your next visit!Nationwide datasets are published as map services. From either airport, it will take about four hours of driving to get to the campground where we will meet. 3.
Chewing Gum Lake.
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The elevation ranges from about 7,000-9,000 feet, making traveling relatively easy compared to many Sierra Nevada trips. The easiest airports to use are in the San Francisco bay area or Reno, Nevada.
Gem Lake Loop.
Chewing Gum Lake via Gianelli Trail.
Most days we will have time to swim, fish, write, or draw. At the beginning of the trip you will receive one bear can loaded with group food, plus a portion of the group gear, which together will weigh up to 18 pounds.
DIFFICULT 7.7 mi. Topics may include use of water in the reservoirs of the Emigrant Wilderness, importance of the snowpack to our urban centers and agriculture, the drought, climate change and discussion of current efforts to protect our wilderness lands.Our journey starts at the Crabtree Trailhead and climbs through forests to reach the high country, where we will find sparsely vegetated granitic valleys and lush meadows. These maps are available for purchase at the U.S. Geological Survey Store, many Forest Service offices and other retail outlets.
4. With its eastern edge running along the spine of Sierra Nevada range, the Emigrant Wilderness encompasses a vast diversity within its borders.
These map services are available: Many Forest Visitor Maps are also available for purchase as georeferenced PDFs on Avenza, for use on mobile devices. Cross-country (off trail) hiking requires good balance, stamina, and a patient, tolerant attitude, all of which are requirements for the trip. We will send a trip roster to all participants well before the trip in order to help facilitate ride sharing.
7. For raingear, bring a waterproof jacket and pants instead of a poncho.
It is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest and the Hoover Wilderness on the east, and State Route 108 over Sonora Pass on the north. 5. The area was first protected by the U.S. Forest Service as a “protected primitive area” in 1931, named after the historical mountain pass that follows the West Walker route over the Sierra. From San Francisco International Airport the distance is about 185 miles. DIFFICULT 25.4 mi. Crabtree Camp. DIFFICULT 18.0 mi. DIFFICULT 6.0 mi. On the layover days, participants can choose a rigorous hike, an easy hike, or no hike at all! Emigrant Wilderness is a protected area in California. Specific driving directions will also be sent before departureWe will meet at a campground near the Crabtree Trailhead, which is located on the west side of the Sierra Nevada near the town of Pine Crest on California Highway 108. The 2001 Roadless Rule establishes prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting on 58.5 million acres of inventoried roadless areas on lands managed by the agency.
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The Emigrant Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest is a wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada.