Crabtree Trailhead to Bear Lake

  • Dates: July 3-4, 2010
  • Forest: Stanislaus National Forest
  • Region: Emigrant Wilderness
  • Trailhead: Crabtree Camp, off Highway 108
  • Total Mileage: 7 miles
  • Elevation Gain: 600 ft.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Nearby Lakes: Pinecrest, Camp Lake
  • Restrictions:
    • Overnight permit required (free)
    • 1 night only
    • Group size limit: 12 people
    • Small campfires allowed
  • Likes: rocky campsites close to lake, short trip, good for beginners, hardly see anyone at the lake
  • Dislikes: minor contact with other backpackers on the trail
  • Previous trips

Second time doing this trip, this time just the two of us. Decided to just do a quick trip to escape 4th of July madness back at home. We took Jon's Porsche 944, lol.

This trip was pretty much a breeze, now that we knew what we were in for. 

Not sure what type of plant these are but I love the large leaves.

BackpackingVictoria Vbear lake, camp lake, highway 108, crabtree trailhead, emigrant wilderness, stanislaus national forest