Backpacking in Emigrant Wilderness
18 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes
Emigrant Wilderness at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 18 backpacking routes in Emigrant Wilderness, covering 270.7 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 5 mi (Box Springs to Chain Lakes) to 36.6 mi (Shingle Springs to Huckleberry Lake), between 6,637 and 9,019 feet of elevation.
The area is managed by Stanislaus National Forest (USFS). Wilderness permits are issued by Stanislaus National Forest (USFS) — check each trip page for quota and reservation windows. The most-recommended months across these routes are July, August, September.
Bell Meadow Trail
The Bell Meadow Trail is the Emigrant's long, quiet door: 11.2 mapped miles from the Cherry Lake side into the wilderness's deep lake countr…
Gianelli to Burst Rock
Burst Rock is the Emigrant's roadside overlook: 4.2 mapped miles from the Gianelli trailhead to a granite dome with views across the wildern…
Gianelli Trailhead to Chewing Gum Lake
Chewing Gum Lake is the Emigrant's classic first overnight: a 5.3-mile climb from the Gianelli trailhead into a granite basin of lakes benea…
Bell Meadow to Pine Valley
Bell Meadow to Pine Valley is a 3.2-mile one-way hike (6.4 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Bell Meadow trailhead (…
Blue Canyon to Blue Canyon Lake
Blue Canyon to Blue Canyon Lake is a 2.7-mile one-way hike (5.4 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Blue Canyon trailh…
Box Springs to Chain Lakes
Box Springs to Chain Lakes is a 2.5-mile one-way hike (5 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Box Springs trailhead (7,…
Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir
Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir is a 3-mile one-way hike (6 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Kennedy Meadows tr…
Crabtree Camp to Bear Lake
Crabtree Camp to Bear Lake is a 3.9-mile one-way hike (7.8 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Crabtree Camp trailhead…
Crabtree Camp to Chewing Gum Lake
Crabtree Camp to Chewing Gum Lake is a 4.4-mile one-way hike (8.8 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Crabtree Camp tr…
Shingle Springs to Kibbie Lake
Shingle Springs to Kibbie Lake is a 4.3-mile one-way hike (8.6 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Shingle Springs tra…
Kennedy Meadows to Kennedy Lake
Kennedy Meadows to Kennedy Lake is a 7.5-mile one-way hike (15 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Kennedy Meadows tra…
Kennedy Meadows to Lunch Meadow
Kennedy Meadows to Lunch Meadow is a 9.5-mile one-way hike (19 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Kennedy Meadows tra…
Bell Meadow to Gem Lake
Bell Meadow to Gem Lake is a 10.1-mile one-way hike (20.2 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Bell Meadow trailhead (6…
Crabtree Camp to Gem Lake
Crabtree Camp to Gem Lake is a 9.5-mile one-way hike (19 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Crabtree Camp trailhead (…
Leavitt Lake to High Emigrant Lake
Leavitt Lake to High Emigrant Lake is a 9.2-mile one-way hike (18.4 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Leavitt Lake t…
Crabtree Camp to Deer Lake
Crabtree Camp to Deer Lake is a 11.9-mile one-way hike (23.8 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Crabtree Camp trailhe…
Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Lake
Kennedy Meadows to Emigrant Lake is a 14.7-mile one-way hike (29.4 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Kennedy Meadows…
Shingle Springs to Huckleberry Lake
Shingle Springs to Huckleberry Lake is a 18.3-mile one-way hike (36.6 miles out-and-back) into the Emigrant Wilderness from the Shingle Spri…