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

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

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