We ended up on this route on our first trip exploring the area and I honestly thought we were lost because the distance to the lake was much longer than I was expecting. Change). 16710 Ranch Rd. In November, 2005, residents voted to adopt a home rule charter to govern the city. It would be a great area to make a multi-day trip out of. We watched some hikers trying to struggle over the wall from our campsite and they ended up turning around (likely back to Ridge Lake). After following a few creekbeds, the trial eventually pokes up into the alpine within a large canyon. (7), Additions & Corrections Mosquitos not too bad. Amazingly beautiful. ft. house located at 22800 Granite Dome, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 sold for $550,000 on Sep 26, 2016. I decided to just retrace my steps back down to the trailhead instead of seeking out a different route. then camped on the edge of ridge Lake second night. tough day hiking up the granite and navigating around snow patches. As shown on the topographic map, there is a more gradual section if you aim straight up the middle of the saddle. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too! Lower Relief Valley is a large meadow, encircled by granite. Take a look at the page Granite Dome Day Hike for more detail on our route to the summit from this campsite. The hike is very steep in certain areas, especially as you are making your final ascent to Deadman Lake. Call the Summit ranger station at (209) 965-3434 near Pinecrest ahead of time and they will prepare a permit for you in advance. Rainier, which sit above subduction zones today. Be the first to leave a review! adventures and follow local regulations. Being unattractive to the loggers turned out to be serendipitous as its one of the few giants remaining in this forest from its era. To get there, take the Huckleberr Baker Campground is a first come, first serve campground. #dadadventures #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Ultra lush in the ancient Douglas Fir forest for a date run #spottedatmidpen #douglasfir #pseudotsugamenziesii #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, No shortage of giant trillium (Trillium chloropetalum) this year which are thriving in the moist conditions #gianttrillium #wildflowers #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly #spottedatmidpen, #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace #deer, Late afternoon light on the green slopes #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace #santacruzmountains, Warriors plume fields #wildflowers #pedicularisdensiflora #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly, Local friend #coyote #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Warm light on the layers #sunset #eveninglight #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Green season is especially vibrant this year #spottedatmidpen #santacruzmountains #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly, The Stanford campus and Dish lines up nicely with Mount Diablo from this spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a great place to camp, with a ridiculous, 500' granite face in front of you. Redwoods are tenacious and the old burned tree revitalized itself by re-sprouting at the top and also by basal sprouting. These domes were sculpted by glaciers millions of years ago. In addition, Iceland Lake was only partially melted out with icebergs and an array of ice colors from green to blue. Very few to no bugs at each stop. Day 3 - 13 miles. Chewing Gum Lakes is located in Emigrant Wilderness, South of Lake Tahoe and North of Yosemite, with stunning valley views and gorgeous granite faces, peaking through the tree lines of the Stanislaus National Forest. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. Upper Lewis Lake was my favorite campsite in this area. Turn left onto 468th Ave SE and follow it 0.6 miles to the junction with SE Middle Fork Road. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. We did this loop July 3-8. The huge granite ridge climbs up behind, the north slope still blanketed in a layer of snow. Fredericksburg, TX Thank you to my 3 friends who got me through the first day. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Intrusive suites typically are emplaced over about 10 million years and are often interpreted as being the roots of a single volcanic system. On both of my climbs I ascended directly to the ridge from Upper Lewis Lakes. It will lead you to some of the best wildlife observation points in this area. Intense whitewater everywhere, neck-deep. Continue up this more gradual section until you reach the lake. Overnight parking at the resort lot is $10/night and can be paid at the resort lobby. The walk up to the top of the ridge is . This time I had heated socks, and, other than that my right sock came unplugged when I threw my leg over the bike at the last fill-up, they worked a treat. Complete photo album here. Yosemite is situated within the 70-mile-wide, 300-mile-long Sierra Nevada Batholith. However, Middle Lewis Lake is perhaps the most dramatic with towering granite cliffs surrounding its shores like an amphitheater. We took a look at a topo map before setting off . While this is not a terribly scenic hike, the trees, creek, and terrain are very beautiful, and the entire area is quiet and peaceful. A large amalgamation of plutons is called a batholith. . On the north side we could see Relief Reservoir and each of the lakes below: Iceland, Ridge, Sardella, and Lewis. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. This lake holds stunning views and sits just under the sheer walls of Granite Dome. To protect this Natural Area, pets are only allowed in the designated day-use picnic areas, the campgrounds, and on the Loop Trail (pets are not allowed on any other trail). This part required a bit of scrambling and rock climbing but nothing too serious. Refer to the previous page Reaching the Lakes for a description of the hike to ge to the off-trail section at the base of the mountain. It is also the only granite dome in the United States. Overall, the views were spectacular. But there's more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. We camped on the north end of the lake. Like the name says, Granite Dome is a massive conglomeration of granite in the heart of the Emigrant Wilderness with numerous routes, epic views, and gorgeous alpine lakes to explore, all of which are off-trail (eventually) but accessible to even a novice, multi-day backpacker. There are also minor amounts of various accessory minerals such as titanite and zircon. Similar to my prior visit, Upper Lewis Lake was still partially frozen. The Tioga Road runs right next to the shore for a couple of miles, past may places for picnics, paddling and . Unfortunately, it did not seem to have any fish. After the ~ 9000' section, which was covered in snow, we descended into mosquitoville. #dadadventures #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Ultra lush in the ancient Douglas Fir forest for a date run #spottedatmidpen #douglasfir #pseudotsugamenziesii #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, No shortage of giant trillium (Trillium chloropetalum) this year which are thriving in the moist conditions #gianttrillium #wildflowers #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly #spottedatmidpen, #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace #deer, Late afternoon light on the green slopes #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace #santacruzmountains, Warriors plume fields #wildflowers #pedicularisdensiflora #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly, Local friend #coyote #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Warm light on the layers #sunset #eveninglight #spottedatmidpen #recreateresponsibly #leavenotrace, Green season is especially vibrant this year #spottedatmidpen #santacruzmountains #leavenotrace #recreateresponsibly, The Stanford campus and Dish lines up nicely with Mount Diablo from this spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains. On the northern horizen, the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness Area is visible with Round Top and Mokelumne Peak. Looking forward to flowers in the meadows! Visit Fredericksburg for a taste of German culture in the Texas Hill Country. Summary; Guest Rooms; Amenities; Location; Hotel Info; Reviews; View 31 Photos. The trail is very straightforward from Kennedy Meadows all the way to the river crossing after Saucer Meadow. To the south you can see far into the distance, across Emigrant Wilderness and towards the peaks in Yosemite, Long Lake with its little islands is prominent in the valley below. But theres more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. For the most part the granite is huge, smooth, and gently sloping, with a few boulder fields near to the cliffs below the ridge. A grand heritage oak in every sense. TL;DR Incredible route with gorgeous scenery, but with a creek crossing that becomes an impassable river crossing early in the season and should not be attempted until the flow slows significantly. Furthermore, the view overlooking Iceland Lake from the south is fantastic. Cross-country backpacking in Emigrant Wilderness. Turning slightly southward, Bond Pass and northern Yosemite come into view, with Hawksbeak, Forsyth, Quartzite and Tower peaks, the Saurian Crest and Bigelow Peak. The average rectangular block has a face approximately 55 inches wide by 20 inches high . Also ditto on staying low when crossing the boulder field, I wish I had remembered that comment someone made before. At the center is an ancient giant that was spared the axe because it was badly burned or deemed of little value because it was disfigured compared to its straight and tall neighbors. All photos and stories are my own and are not to be used or copied without permission. You have to find a flat spot somewhere above the trail, and those are hard to find. Granite dominates the geology of Yosemite National Park. MLS# SW13171517. Ridge Lake, on the same plateau as Iceland, is, to me, the prettiest lake in that area. From the dam the trail follows around the reservoir, first dropping down to cross the Grouse Creek drainage, and then climbing up to a fork, one way leading up Relief Valley and the other towards Lunch Meadow. Right now is hunting season and it seems like the hunters like to use pack animals to come into the wilderness, but Im guessing that there are horses coming out Kennedy Meadows Resort throughout the peak season. more information on current conditions Granitic rocks of the Yosemite Valley area, California, Plutonism in the Central Part of the Sierra Nevada Batholith, California, The Geologic Story of Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada Batholith Geologic Map Mosaic, Yosemites Iconic El Capitan Mapped in Hi-Res 3-D. 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