Backpacking Emigrant Wilderness

Emigrant Wilderness is located in the central Sierra, generally north of Yosemite. Access is via Hwy 108 east of Sonora near Pinecrest. Elevation will generally average around 8,000 feet with typical Sierra setting of lovely meadows/mixed forest/massive granite/many lakes. The trip itinerary at this point to be determined. Our trail head will be Crabtree.

Around 30 miles backpacking over 5 days/4 nights.

Difficulty: Moderate

No cost permit

Bear canister or hang food

Water availability excellent (need to filter)

Fishing in most lakes possible

Afternoon thunderstorms always a possibility

Many campgrounds around Pinecrest for those who wish to travel the day before.

General Itinerary/More Details to Follow:

We will begin at Crabtree trail and probably proceed 9 miles to Piute Lake for the first night, then the next 3 nights will be destinations south and west to be determined. I plan to keep the number of hikers to only six or seven, mostly due to limited camp sites at our destinations.

Attendance

To attend, please RSVP to the Waitlist. I will email with backpack questions if need be and move you to the "yes" column once you have been qualified. Total people will be 8.

Regarding participating in this event, you are responsible for your own safety and attendance is at your own risk. The organizer of the event does not assume any liability. In the event of injury or illness, assistance will, of course, be provided; but you should not expect professional level first aid or rescue from the organizer or any of the other attendees.