David,
You may want to try (209) 962-7825 (instead of ---7925) for the Groveland Ranger District Office. That's the number I have on several brochures.

Jane

Jane -

How was the bug situation? Did you fish?

Thanks....

Thanks for the trip report and general information Jane. The phone number has been updated.

David,
We had some mosquitoes but not too bad. I got the most bites and didn't re-apply DEET often enough probably. I think there will be more bugs out by now.

No, we didn't fish. However, we saw a bald eagle each day and it was definitely "fishing" in Kibbie Lake.
Jane

Bald Eagle "SWEET"

No fires allowed at Kibbe Lake - no camping within 1/4 mile of lake last time I was there (2007). Good fishing in early season on standard attractor dry flies although the fish always seemed just out of my flycasting range. Didn't try spinners.

Non free standing tents are fine at Many Island Lake. There's a lot of granite, but a lot of duff campsites as well. No fish rising and no luck fly fishing in June of 2007.

jane- thanks for the report glad you had a good trip in the area and congrats

on recieving a new versalite bag sounds like that combined with the hexamid is
going to be a winning combination for you


richard
thanks for the campsite terrain info i will plan to bring my solo tarp and bivy and go that route worst case scenario i can sleep under the stars in my bivy if i can t pith my tarp but sounds like we will be fine with it

david
if you need me to phone in for a permit a day ahead of time just let me know
i have time in the mornings to call the ranger district and secure the permit just need to know the pertinant info on the trail we will be hiking in on and such but
should be able to take care of it no problem just let me know

it will be nice to see everyone again and sounds like we will have a great group

and a long drive lol

kevin

I'll call in to reserve a permit on Thursday. Please let me know via post or PM if you would like me to include a space for you or others on the permit. I'll update the initial post with a headcount. I'm looking forward to a fun trip this weekend!

me +2

Edited by meld on 06/11/2012 17:48:56 MDT.

looking foward to a great trip with the awesome folks of bpl

looks like the weather is going to be good so far (fingers crossed)

don t forget the ear plugs in case jack decides to camp too close to you

lol

see everyone friday

kevin

Here's what the NOAA says for the Many Island Lake area (+/- 7400'):


Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.



Around 800 feet lower at Kibbie Lake daytime temps touch on 90 degrees. Yikes! Looks like a nice hike in on Friday and an early exit on Sunday.

My son Kevin and I will be there. My work situation for an early Friday start has deteriorated. We may end up car camping at the trailhead Friday night if we get too late of a start. Or we may hike in as far as we can if we still have daylight when we get there. Is many islands lake the meet up place? Looking forward to meeting up.
Mike

6/14 - My work situation was resolved so we will be leaving the bay area on Friday morning as well.

Edited by murban on 06/14/2012 15:37:29 MDT.

I planned this a month ago and I took a bit of a risk with the potential for hot weather. Now that we have an decent 5 day forecast it looks like its going to be a hot weekend as Dave noted in his post above. The first part of this hike is exposed and at a low elevation (5k).

I am sensitive to making changes because people make plans. I am throwing a suggestion out for discussion and if people prefer to maintain the previously planned Many Island Lake hike that is great with me. I am suggesting that we keep the hike in Emigrant but move to a trailhead and destination at a higher elevation. I am thinking about Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Lake which is about the same distance as the original hike (13 miles) The first part of this trail can get hot too but it should be better than Cherry Lake. Emigrant Lake is at about 9k feet and should be significantly cooler. The fishing there is excellent from my past experience and reading reports from others. Permits are no problem and can be picked up at the Pinecrest Ranger Station. No bear can required. The distance driving to the trailhead should be comparable. For Mike, there are lots of forest service campsites in the area and camping at the trailhead. I spoke to Jack and he liked the proposed change. Sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Edited by Davidpcvsamoa on 06/12/2012 22:43:32 MDT.

jack just left my house a bit ago and informed me of the proposed plan change

im good with any change in plans either way it will be a great trip and if the fishing is good it will be even better

hope everyone else is on board with it but if not we can stick to the original plan


now what is everyone going to use for bait to try and out fish me LOL

kevin

I'm just going to use a log.







I hit you over the head until you pass out, then I can catch all the fish I want!