Four Lakes Loop sounds and looks great!

Y'all know which "wilderness" this is in? Is it the Marble Mountains?

Justin. Dude. Trinity Alps...

Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, & Six Rivers National Forests

The Marbles are further north from where we are going.

Just returned from a weekender from the Trinity Alps Wilderness at the end of August. Did the Big Bear TH. Uphill the whole way. It was great. Anywhere you go the Trinity Alps are beautiful. Heard some word about bears, but didn't see any. Didn't even hang the bear bag, likewise with the other camps near us.

Some pictures here if anyone interested. Not lightweight on this trip, but I'm working on it...

http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/73922-Weekend-Trek-Big-Bear-Lake-Trinity-Alps-Wilderness-%28Pic-Heavy%29

So let's see if I've got this right. People are coming...

Edited by kthompson on 09/23/2012 15:20:49 MDT.

me +1

What are we looking at for weather this year?

Mid to low 40's and about 80 during the day. Looks like we are in a big high so should be clear and dry. Bring sunscreen.

Sounds good. I am +1 if it matters. Sandra decided to come meet the bad influences I've been hanging around with *cough* KEN *cough* ;)

So you'll have to behave then Jacob.

Just over a week away. Any questions? I'll be taking off next Thursday(not tomorrow), so don't wait until then.

What's the general schedule? When are people expecting to get to the TH?

Thurs. night there will be a number sleeping at the trailhead area.

This leaves Fri. for getting a spot for everyone in Bowerman Meadow and exploring that area while everyone else arrives.

Sat. do the Four Lakes Loop or the off trail routes to the other lakes.

Sun. back on down the hill homewards all too soon.

There are a few lakes above the Meadow, scrambling up to them on Friday (if physically possible) and casting a few lines would be fun. I should be there late Thursday night.

There is a ducked route from the meadow to those lakes Justin.

Looks like we are in for some warmth, sun this weekend. 0% of precipitation.

No new fires in the area so the air should be pretty clear.

Edited by kthompson on 09/22/2012 08:49:45 MDT.

Can't wait for the Alps

Edited by Creachen on 09/22/2012 22:07:09 MDT.

I started packing. When you getting there Jay?

Not sure yet Ken. Late Thursday night or Friday afternoon. Playing it by ear because of sales.

Hate to be a party-pooper, but isn't there a party size limit for the wilderness? It's 12 up in this neck of the woods. You might want to check on fire restrictions, too. Up here quite a few of the national forests (not all) are specifying only gasoline or pressurized fuel stoves, and all have forbidden campfires. Extreme fire danger right now.

Edited by hikinggranny on 09/22/2012 23:28:23 MDT.

Fortunately the weather will be warm and I suspect we will get by without a campfire, if necessary.

Thank you for the warning about stoves. I will forego Esbit and lug a canister type up there with adequate gas for those who have none.

Edited by mtblack on 09/22/2012 23:32:36 MDT.

Campfires still allowed. current fire restrictions do not include the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, only the surrounding forest lands. 8 persons per permit. We spread out, and have people coming in different days. Each carload gets their own permit. Past experience has also showed that all who say they will come may not. Has not been an issue with the rangers met in the backcountry.

Bring your stove of choice.

We will do our best to not burn anything unintended.

Edited by kthompson on 09/22/2012 23:38:08 MDT.