Category: Trinity Alps

Trinity Alps Day 1: Swift Creek Trail, Granite Lake Trail, Seven Up Trail, Four Lakes Loop To Summit Lake

July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14Start: Swift Creek TrailheadStop: Summit LakeTrinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples11+ miles4,923′ ascent1,684′ descent It’s a long drive so I hit the road just after 5 am. The road is mostly empty and it’s good to get ahead of all the construction delays. I … More Trinity Alps Day 1: Swift Creek Trail, Granite Lake Trail, Seven Up Trail, Four Lakes Loop To Summit Lake

Trinity Alps Gear List And Review

July 18, 2025

Trinity Alps 2025Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake14 miles, 3570′ ascent, 825′ descentTrinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass18 miles, 4686′ ascent, 2954′ descentTrinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart … More Trinity Alps Gear List And Review

Trinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart Fork

July 17, 2025

Thursday, July 17Start: Little Echo Lake (7296′)Stop: Stuart Fork Trailhead (2709′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples15.75 miles2002′ ascent6560′ descent I am harassed all night by rodent friends scurrying on and around my backpack. Every time I get woken up I reach around and shake my backpack … More Trinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart Fork

Trinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass

July 16, 2025

Wednesday, July 16Start: Emerald Lake (5568′)Stop: Little Echo Lake (7296′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples18.04 miles4686′ ascent2954′ descent Is that an Olive-sided Flycatcher or a Western Wood-Peewee singing me to sleep? Or are they both here? I manage to fall asleep but it doesn’t last long … More Trinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass

Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake

July 15, 2025

Tuesday, July 15Start: Stuart Fork Trailhead (2709′)Stop: Emerald Lake (5568′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples14.03 miles3570′ ascent825′ descent I hit the road at 6 am to start the 2 hour drive to Weaverville. There’s quite a bit of construction and slow trucks so it’s more like … More Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake