Bear Basin Granite Lake Loop

In 0 2 miles as it drops down to the north shore of the largest lake in the basin.

Bear basin granite lake loop. As you continue to climb the basin just gets better and better. I would love to spend more time just relaxing at this lake but on this trip i only stopped for a. Long lake cub lake little big bear lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking camping horses and backpacking and is best used from june until september.

Last summer i took a three day backpacking trip through the trinity alps. Bear basin to summit lake. At the junction at 5 1 miles bear left on the upper green lake trail which loses 100 ft. Bear basin granite lake loop closed is a 14 2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near trinity center california that features a lake and is rated as difficult.

Warning day 2 is probably the most strenuous day of the hike but also very enjoyable and scenic. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. The loop around the green lakes basin visits four lakes and passes a few small tarns adding 3 miles to the green lakes hike. The trail begins by meandering through lower bear basin on its way to upper bear basin.

Bear lakes are in the heart of the lakes basin recreation area the northernmost section of the sierra nevada. Less visited than sierra regions to the south the area is home to spectacular alpine lakes set among a forested and granitic mountain backdrop.