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

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

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