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As promised from the Swamp Lake Trail thread, here is the rest of the adventure in the High Sierras.
I might over-plan occasionally (Read as 'often') but I learned my lesson on Swamp Lake. I cut out all the plans to run any trail but one on Saturday. The trails in the Shaver Lake area are not to be taken lightly. In comparison, there is no trail in the San Bernardino Mtns that is as difficult as any of the black diamond trails in this area. The USFS recommends at least one locker and 32" tires for the Dusy/Ershim trail, but I recommend nothing less than two lockers and 33" tires for ANY trail rated more the 'More Difficult' (Blue Square) in this area.
Regardless, you really need to find your way to this area for at least a weekend.
From the Sand Flat staging area, you can go to many spots:
We chose the Coyote Lake Trail. The trail has two sizeable lakes on it. Red lake and Coyote Lake. The run to Red lake was challenging and pretty much a non-stop version of this:
At Red Lake, I tried my hand at a little fishing, but I didn't have any luck:
But the view was worth the walk around the lake:
After the campgrounds at Red Lake, you pass a gate to get to Coyote Lake. As with Rooster Rock, after this point the game really changes!:
The toughest part of the trail is just past the gate at Red lake. This up hill boulder field is not for the timid.:
Here is Sergio attacking the first part of the climb. Even with his 37" tires this is not an easy climb:
In my attempts, I almost gave up on getting past the first obstacle. But after several tries I was able to make it:
When we finally made it to Coyote Lake, some of the toughest trail was getting to the campsite:
But the reward was worth it! Coyote Lake is spectacular!:
The best part is that I finlly caught some Rainbow Trout. One for each of us:
The next day, we packed up but Sharon caught some nice shots of the lake before we left:
The trip back was tough, but we knew what were in for:
The last obstacle out of the trail was much tougher up hill:
If you haven't been to this area before, you REALLY need to do so.
The rest of my pics can be seen at this link:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...19-09/?start=0
I might over-plan occasionally (Read as 'often') but I learned my lesson on Swamp Lake. I cut out all the plans to run any trail but one on Saturday. The trails in the Shaver Lake area are not to be taken lightly. In comparison, there is no trail in the San Bernardino Mtns that is as difficult as any of the black diamond trails in this area. The USFS recommends at least one locker and 32" tires for the Dusy/Ershim trail, but I recommend nothing less than two lockers and 33" tires for ANY trail rated more the 'More Difficult' (Blue Square) in this area.
Regardless, you really need to find your way to this area for at least a weekend.
From the Sand Flat staging area, you can go to many spots:
We chose the Coyote Lake Trail. The trail has two sizeable lakes on it. Red lake and Coyote Lake. The run to Red lake was challenging and pretty much a non-stop version of this:
At Red Lake, I tried my hand at a little fishing, but I didn't have any luck:
But the view was worth the walk around the lake:
After the campgrounds at Red Lake, you pass a gate to get to Coyote Lake. As with Rooster Rock, after this point the game really changes!:
The toughest part of the trail is just past the gate at Red lake. This up hill boulder field is not for the timid.:
Here is Sergio attacking the first part of the climb. Even with his 37" tires this is not an easy climb:
In my attempts, I almost gave up on getting past the first obstacle. But after several tries I was able to make it:
When we finally made it to Coyote Lake, some of the toughest trail was getting to the campsite:
But the reward was worth it! Coyote Lake is spectacular!:
The best part is that I finlly caught some Rainbow Trout. One for each of us:
The next day, we packed up but Sharon caught some nice shots of the lake before we left:
The trip back was tough, but we knew what were in for:
The last obstacle out of the trail was much tougher up hill:
If you haven't been to this area before, you REALLY need to do so.
The rest of my pics can be seen at this link:
http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...19-09/?start=0
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I really think I need to get out and see this spot. Love camping in remote areas, and when/if my dad ever comes to visit again...and I have both Jeeps running... he'd probably love this spot too. Looks like a great place to wheel. Thanks for sharing this Mike![/COLOR]
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