Then it was on to Kennedy Meadows where, on Friday, we hiked seven miles to Relief Reservoir. Good fishing and day hiking opportunities. Located in Yosemite's back county with spectacular scenery and peaks. Stay Connected. There is no direct connection from Nearby airports to Kennedy Meadows. Cross a second bridge and after a stiff climb, arrive at the turn-off to Kennedy Lake. Excellent fishing and day trips. Kennedy Meadows in the early season is lush and green and surrounded by snow capped mountains and ridges. Click for more info.) There are several nearby camps, including Fish Creek. Miles: 7.6. However, there are better options for getting to Kennedy Meadows. It was also my favorite pass, maybe because my fear had gone down, but it felt like I could see the entire world. Beautiful lake with excellent scenery and centrally located to some great fishing lakes. All amenities are located here, including the guided horseback rides, pack station, cabins, store, restaurant, saloon, and PCT hiker accomodations. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination. Lewis Creek Trail: Begins at the Lewis Creek Trailhead. Fishing is excellent. Kennedy Lake junction on TYT to PCT at Kennedy Canyon trail junction: 8.39 miles. Kennedy Lake and the land around Kennedy Meadows were claimed by Andrew Thomas Kennedy of Knights Ferry and William E. Lutz in the mid-1880s. Day 40: Mile 702.2 (Kennedy Meadows) to Mile 712.6 Miles: 10.4 Steps: 32,694 Elevation Gain: 2,430 After taking a week off to prepare for the upcoming months of snow travel, and visit family in Vegas, I was ready, and excited, to get back on the trail! Take the Huckleberry Trail towards Relief Resevoir, watching out for packs of horses and mules carrying gear for "Glampers" heading to Kennedy Lake. The cabin was restored in 1988 by Pat Casey. The Kennedy Meadows trailhead is located on the west side of the Sonora Pass and provides access to the Emigrant Wilderness Area from the north. This area is great for trout fishing, horseback riding and of course backpacking. I have made two previous trips to this area. Located just inside Yosemite park, this lake has excellent fishing, day hiking and breath-taking scenery.Bear-proof food container required. Zoom in and click the campsite markers, or the buttons below the map, for more information on each destination! Then descended down meadows and drainage to Lunch Meadow. It is a 17 mi/27.4 km ride, that climbs about 3000 ft/914.4 m to reach Snow Lake, in the heart of the Emigrant Wilderness. From the south, the wilderness is accessible from Cherry Lake, along the border with Yosemite National Park. WHAT Overnight backpacking trip to alpine lakes in Emigrant Wilderness. I was also a bit nervous about making new… It is one of the most horse friendly paths in the Sierra. High alpine lake with oustanding fishing. Day trips to surrounding lakes is a must. Continue reading "Kearsage Pass to Mammoth Lakes" May 25, 2018. This is a Hiking trip up the trail from Kennedy Meadows to Kennedy Lake. Kennedy Meadows may not be as popular as other cities in United States, but don’t let that fool you. On Saturday, we will depart from Kennedy Meadows towards Lewis Lakes, where we will camp and spend the night. Access Lewis lakes, Sardella lake, Ridge lake and Iceland lake from this camp. Inyo National Forest 351 Pacu Lane Suite 200 Bishop, CA 93514. pay the $7 at https://www.paypal.me/meetupTMAC3. From the resort, cross the meadow to the first bridge and then begin a steep climb along an old road used to build Relief Dam in the early 1900s. Beautiful lake just inside Yosemite boundary. Class of 2017, Northbound, Thru-hiker. WHATOvernight backpacking trip to alpine lakes in Emigrant Wilderness. Kennedy Meadows Campground is located along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Inyo National Forest, 28 miles west of Highway 395. No register on top. Hike from Kennedy Meadows to Lower Relief Valley in the Emigrant Wilderness. Kennedy Meadows to South Lake Tahoe. Location: Emigrant Wilderness, Tuolumne County Trailhead: Kennedy Meadows, elevation 6,300 feet Kennedy Lake elevation: 7,800 feet Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet Hiking Distance: 7.7 miles Best seasons: Late spring through mid-fall Campsites: Along Kennedy Creek Popular activities: Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, photography, wildflower viewing, peak climbing The route via Lower & Upper Lewis Lakes and the drainage begins in Kennedy Meadows off 108 near Sonora Pass. (The campground should not be confused with Kennedy Meadows on Sonora Pass.) However, you can take the bus to L. A. Deep inside the wilderness with excellent fishing and day trip opportunities. EAT. Access Lewis lakes, Sardella lake, Ridge lake and Iceland lake … But at 3 o’clock Saturday morning, I woke up feeling queasy. This was nothing more than class 2 as well. By Becky. Lewis Lakes route . Kennedy Meadows ($17/night, west of Hwy 395, in the Southern Sierra range. StrawberryInn is located on Highway 108 , Closed to Yosemite Park, Dodge Ridge, Pinecrest Lake, StrawberryInn offer 15 rooms on Stanislaus river, Great Location , Restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner. Hot, steep climb; leave early in the day or late in the evening. Total miles walked: 3083 miles PCT distance walked: 702 miles Distance remaining: 1948 miles Rattlesnake encounters: 11 “Just you wait ’till you get the high sierras…” Kennedy Meadows is a tiny town in the middle of nowhere with a population of around 200. RSVP to the event2. Contact Us One of the best trails is Kennedy Meadows to Snow Lake. Continue reading "Mammoth Lakes to South Lake Tahoe Part I" June 11, 2018. Day 67: Mile 1009.3 to Mile 1016.9: Sonora Pass/Kennedy Meadows North. Beautiful lake with very nice campsites. To avoid the foot traffic, we opted to find a campsite on a rushing river overlooking the gorgeous valley, before Kennedy Lake. location is fantastic for wedding and special parties. Great place to base camp and explore granite dome area. Great day hiking to surrounding lakes. South from Highway 108 For you circle routes between Kennedy Meadows and Sonora Pass The original Kennedy Meadows lodge was erected in 1917. Located deep inside Yosemite wilderness area. Backpacking Miles. 760-873-2400 . My first trip to the Sierras this year was on July 4th for an overnight stay in Emigrant Wilderness. Hiking across the Emigrant Wilderness into the Yosemite National Park North Backcountry . Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass. if you don't pay within 48 hours of your RSVP, I will remove you from the trip, https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.7366213798523&lat=38.22260552864489#.XSy2iutKhaQ. TYT Route Miles from Kennedy Meadows to Tuolumne Meadows 73.21 miles . Do not take the trail towards Kennedy Lake! Quite scenic too, especially Black Hawk Lake. Donations Welcome Continue reading "Donations Welcome" Sonora Pass is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. Contact Information. Forests, vistas, alpine lakes. Elevation Gain: 1,991 Feet Recommendation: Set up c amp just before the lake, on the south side of the river. The resort offers rustic cabins, bunk rooms, a supply store, a restaurant, a saloon, hot showers for rent, free public rest rooms, and they also operate a large pack station (horses/mules). Fishing - Brook trout in creek and surrounding area lakes have decent fishing. Day trips to lakes and peaks in surrounding area are beautiful. The Kennedy Meadows trailhead and campground is a good place to begin a trip into the Sierra Nevada because the PCT’s steady ascent northward allows you to acclimate relatively slowly to higher altitudes. The Emigrant is most easily accessible from Hwy 108, with many visitors entering from near Pinecrest Lake or Kennedy Meadows. This is a great place to base camp and explore granite dome area. Hot, steep, dusty climb. Kennedy Lake is a small lake located around 7800′ in the Emigrant Wilderness, roughly 7 miles from the Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station on Highway 108. First allowed campsite - Lower Tent Meadow (4 miles). Kennedy Meadows to Kennedy Lake Trail Junction, 2.6 miles. Kennedy Meadows is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. I thought I had lost one of Kevin’s letters–still in its sealed envelope–but when I uploaded the pictures, I found that I had posted his last letter before this one. October 4, 2017. There are some very popular trails for horseback riding in Sonora Pass. Bring your GPS and/or compass and map to practice your navigation skills.Saturday:■ Distance: ~11 miles (of which 6 are off-trail)■ Elevation range: 6200' to 10,000'Sunday:■ Distance: ~10 miles (of which 3 are off-trail)■ Elevation range: 6200' to 9500'ROUTE ON CalTopohttps://caltopo.com/m/VMK0 (Day.0001 & Day.0002)WHENAugust 3/4, 2019.WHEREMeet at the Kennedy Meadows TH Parking Lot (https://goo.gl/maps/6LyRt2FKqwDNKExP9) packed and ready to go by 7:30 am.EXPECTATIONS / REQUIREMENTSThis is not a beginner trip. We'll pick up the trail and head back to the cars.Travel to Lewis Lakes will be off-trail / cross-country for some portion. An alternate access is from the west via Sherman Pass Road. This page covers the southern Sierra Nevada, which we've defined as the trailheads reached by using Nine Mile Canyon Road, Canebrake Road, Hwy 178 (Walker Pass and Lake Isabella), and the Sherman Pass Road (including the southern Kennedy Meadows - not to be confused with the northern Kennedy Meadows) near Sonora Pass.Some trailheads overlap with the Eastern Sierra region (south of … Beautiful scenery and campsites. Access Pinto Lake, Spring Meadow and White Sides Meadow from here. If conditions are favorable, we'll make a summit attempt on Granite Dome. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, camping, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Note from Becky–somewhere along the way I lost my mind. Details: Kennedy Meadows – Stanislaus National Forest Trail Head At: Kennedy Meadow’s Trailhead Parking Lot. The mastiff (Roy) started to give up around mile 17. The nearest airport to Kennedy Meadows is Bakersfield (BFL). Has a large white sand beach and beautiful sunsets. Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Beautiful lake with excellent fishing. Continue reading "Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass" May 16, 2018. Fishing is great. Kennedy Meadows to the PCT in Jack Main Canyon 16.91 miles . The Tahoe to Yosemite Trail South from Kennedy Meadows to Brown Bear Pass is one long steady Climb. The wide meandering creek flows out of Kennedy Lake, which is pretty, but muddy this time of year. Great day hiking and fishing in area. We stayed out for 3 nights. On Sunday, we will head to Relief Valley past Sardella Lake, Ridge Lake, and Iceland Lake. Kennedy Lake trail junction to Kennedy Lake: 4.39 miles. This is where the resort is located. But … Come and stay with us at the resort, go for a day ride, or let us pack you into the Emigrant Wilderness, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, or northern Yosemite National Park. High Alpine Lake with beautiful scenery and outstanding fishing. Kennedy meadows to Kennedy lake, to relief reservoir, back to Kennedy meadows. On Saturday, we will depart from Kennedy Meadows towards Lewis Lakes, where we will camp and spend the night. Relief Reservoir to Kennedy Lake Loop is a 51.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Pinecrest, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. You should be able:• to sustain a 2mph pace for 10 miles• to travel comfortably over granite slabs• to scramble over 3rd class terrain• to do some bushwhackingGROUP SIZEThis trip is limited to 7 people.WEATHERMonitor the weather forecast from NOAA. Kearsage Pass to Mammoth Lakes. Length: 15.5. Union Station station, take the walk to L. A. Trail becomes difficult to follow north of Kennedy Pass. Beautiful scenery, excellent fishing and awesome day hikes. Kennedy Meadows – Gateway to the Sierra Nevada. Kennedy Lake - Key Facts. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/kennedy-lake-trail Tahoe to Yosemite Trail at the Kennedy Meadows Gate to Kennedy Canyon PCT Trail Junction is 11.06 miles. Access to Middle Fork of the Kings River. This is a great place to base camp and explore granite dome area. Great fishing lake, beautiful scenery and perfect place to do day trips from. Hike to Lewis Lakes - Return on the trail to the Summit Creek trail, follow it up until adjacent to the Lewis Lakes drainage, cross the creek, and follow the drainage up to Lewis Lakes. Kennedy built a cabin, which still stands today, where the resort is now located. Lewis Lakes - Emigrant Wilderness Accessed out of busy Kennedy Meadows, off of Sonora Pass the Lewis Lakes are a days walk in from this very horsey trail head. Sonora Pass was my favorite part of the Sierra Nevada section of the PCT. (https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.7366213798523&lat=38.22260552864489#.XSy2iutKhaQ)COST$7 to reserve a spot.HOW TO JOIN1. Life was oh so good. It's a place of classic Sierra landscape with fractured, glacially honed granite and dozens of small tarns left over from the ice age. If conditions are favorable, we'll make a summit attempt on Granite Dome.On Sunday, we will head to Relief Valley past Sardella Lake, Ridge Lake, and Iceland Lake. Many visitors use the local campgrounds or the resort as their base and head out to try their luck on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River.Great catches are made all along the river from around Baker and Deadman campgrounds all the way up to Kennedy Meadows. Kennedy Meadows off Highway 108 near Sonora Pass is a popular gathering place for campers, hikers, horseback riders, and anglers. Quite a long dayhike from Kennedy Meadows, took the slabs route that Fedak describes, this was a lot of fun, and nothing harder than class 2. 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