lower lakes trail

Over 3,000 acres with three lakes. The first 1.5 miles of trail climbs through the forest on a series of switchbacks which provide a good look at Mount Rainier until the view is eclipsed by Crystal Peak. Hikers will ascend more than 500 feet in a little over a half-mile to reach the middle lake at 11,500 feet. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. There are also a few scattered sites along the early portion of the trail, at 2.5, 3.3, and 4.75 miles from the trailhead. From here, the trail to the Lamarck Lakes becomes significantly steeper. Tom. The 2,400 sq. … Continue straight at the first intersection, passing the Gaylor Lakes Spur on your left (west). If your vehicle can drive as far as the locked gate at the wilderness boundary, it is a 3.8 mile hike to the end of the trail at Lower Horton Lake. The highlight of the trip may be the much larger Upper Russian Lake, with good rainbow trout fishing and a stunning view of mountains. Use caution. The lower lake is larger and probably more frequently visited on purpose. ft. single-family home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. The next mile leads to forested Lower Crystal Lake, the smaller of the two lakes. 7-mile gravel trail with several single track trails. The Lower Lake Trail may be accessed from the park office or at the trailhead on the spillway. The trail to the upper basin crosses the creek at one point, and early in the season this may prove impassable. After a clearing, take the left fork to stay on the Lower Gaylor Lakes trail, ignoring the Dana Fork Trail that heads east to Mono Pass. 17955 Ponderosa Trl , Lower Lake, CA 95457 is currently not for sale. After about a mile, the trail reaches an intersection to Grass Lake. From Lower Russian Lake, the trail circles south and then east another 18 miles before climbing to its exit at Cooper Lake recreation area. There are lots of excellent spots tucked in the trees around Lower Snow Lake – a sign points off the main trail just before the spillway. From the lower lake the trail begins to climb again. Trail Notes & Hazards: There are a handful of streams to ford, and the meadow you'll cross just east of the lower lake can be marshy in the summer. A couple miles from the trailhead, the trail reaches Lower Lamarck Lake. Walking path circling the lower lake (1.2 miles). A short trail spur to the right leads to the lower lake. The Joffre Lakes hike passes three exquisite lakes. Horton Lakes Trail After the increasingly worse dirt road through Bishop's Buttermilk Mountains, the Horton Lakes trail follows an old mining road into the hanging valley north of Mt. Accessed from the connector trail starting by the cabins or campground can create a 1.8-mile out-and-back. This home was built in 1999 and last sold on 12/29/2020 for $900,000. The lower fork will take you to Lower Cathedral Lake. The payoff for the aggressive ascent is a great view of the green meadow surrounding Grass Lake and a glimpse into the Sabrina Basin. From the junction with this spur at around 11,000 ft, it's about one more mile to the upper lake, located at 11,800 ft. Continue on similar trail, crossing Dallas Creek by a large log before hiking up a short but steep headwall to reach the upper lake. The first lake, Lower Joffre Lake, is located a few minutes from the trailhead, located next to the parking lot. Lower Joffre Lake is located on a short diversion off the main trail at a elevation of 1,240m. The last one is situated just before a sign prohibiting campfires beyond that point. Wildflowers, native flowering shrubs like the Oakleaf Hydrangea, and American Chestnuts can be seen along the way. Find the trail on the opposite side, just west of a small creek. 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