Hiking To Golden Trout Creek

Neither trail is terribly difficult.

Hiking to golden trout creek. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight stays and a trailhead quota of forty backpackers per day is in force from the end of June to Mid-September. The upper section of the creek meanders through a succession of alpine meadows the largest of these meadows called Big Whitney Meadow. This campground is located 45 minutes up from Highway 395 at an elevation of just over 10000 feet.

25 to 3 hours Upper Portal Creek Trailhead Elevation. The trail head is equipped with adequate parking. 5 miles round trip Time.

06082013 The entry point and home base for the Golden Trout Wilderness and Cottonwood Lakes is the campground Horseshoe Meadows. The Golden Trout Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1978. The area is traversed by several hundred miles of scenic trails and two wild and scenic rivers North and South Forks of the Kern River.

It is celebrated for its expansive meadows flowing creeks and the fish for which the wilderness is named. Portal Creek Gallatin Canyon Gallatin Range Trailhead. 26072020 Day 6 of my 7 day hike into the wilderness of the High Sierra starting at the Pine Creek Pass trailhead.

Hiking down Golden Trout Creek. Hike Elephant Knob Sentinel Peak Trail. Refers to the confluence of these two rivers.

12102014 Hiking The Golden Trout Lakes Trail In Montanas Gallatin Range. Penn Battle II 4000Rod. 16092010 Day hiking in the Golden Trout Wilderness is cost and permit free so enjoy.