Is this trip sort of "open invitation"?

What's the mileage?

Any guess as to low temps?

Hey Dave it is open for anyone...The more the better..I can't make it because of Parkers B-Day..Go!! There is some great BPL members in the Bay Area (very nice folks)But watch out for that Ken guy he's a old PunkRocker..I am looking at Oct.10-11th to go backpacking...

-Jay

Edited by Creachen on 09/08/2009 20:34:51 MDT.

Sorry you cannot make it Jay, have a great day with your son.

Dave, you are more than welcome to join us. Let me know!

Oh and Dave, the mileage is around 4-5 miles and I am sorry I cannot tell you the temps at this time, too soon to tell. I suspect though, that it will be in teh 20's- to early 30's

do you need a bear canister for this trip? Also I will try and get my on call changed for this trip if I can carpool with someone. Gas money is not a problem. I'll even bring some of my favorite 18 year macallan scotch.

I'm in and I think my friend Kevin is going. Just got back from Paradise Valley this weekend good times with just my daughter and I, her 1st time there 13 mile round trip she was a trooper. The temps up there on the first night were mid to high 30s at night and 70s during the day 2nd night 50s at night. This probably won't help with trying to figure out the temps for our hike just letting you guys know what we encuontered but I would expect the same if not colder. Tried out the new Six Moons Designs Lunar Solo, it worked great for the both of us even though its not designed for two. Hey Ken if you could shot me the directions I would appreciate it. Thanks,Can't wait for another hike. Jack

I think I'm in, just need to confirm, I'll let you know. Sounds great!

Sorry you can't make it, Jay. Where do you think you'll go on Oct 10/11?

I,m in. Bear canister?

Edited by Kat_P on 11/28/2010 20:02:33 MST.

Was just at Dardenelle Lake last Saturday. Nice setting!

I started from Carson Pass TH, made it a 15-mi out/back day. I added 4.5-mi to Showers Lake for a full 19.5-mi.

Can be windy on the east side of lake, but alot of sheltered campsites.

Michael thanks for the pic. I have been there twice and love the lake. Very pretty!

No cannister required!

Ken...

Where is Dardenelle Lake? Is there a Tom Harrison map for the area?

I don't think that there is a map of the trail, especially on Tom Harrison. The lake is off of Hwy 89, between Hwy 88 and Hwy 50. If you were driving on Hwy 89 from Hwy 88 the trailhead is on the west side of the road. It is an easy hike of around 4 miles or so

Thanks!!

Is there a parking lot ? A trailhead sign ?

Hey Cameron! Yes there is. Across from the TH on the other side of the road there is a paring lot/bathroom/picnic area, cars are parked on the Hwy next to this and you cross the road and head in. This is a real nice, beautiful hike. The trailhead is easy to find due to that picnic area on the road being the only area of its kind on this stretch of the Hwy. Between Hwy 88-Hwy 50 on Hwy 89 it is only a mile or so in length to Hwy 50

Not sure if i'll make it or not. Heading to the mountains next week and I'll decide if I want to go when I get back.

Is there a carpool leaving from SF? If so, I'd love to split gas..

It looks like there is a possibility of a through-hike to HWY88 near Caples Lake, if we can work out a shuttle arrangement.

Just an idea......

If you were to end up with us, that will not be a problem. I know Caples is close by. Please join us, we don't bite

Ken: I'm still trying to figure out if I can make it work to go. I'll let you know as soon as I can. If I can go, I'd be up for an East Bay carpool.

Kenny,

That's a great hike. You also have the choice of a loop ending down the Upper Truckee canyon. Don't forget your pole and the aluminum foil, I think there's a fish or two in Dardenelle Lake.

I'm leading a trip in Emigrant, from Crabtree to Kennedy Meadows, September 26 through October 2, so I won't be able to make it. Hope I can make your January Pt. Reyes trip this time.

You guys have a blast.