Backpacking in Emigrant Wilderness
2 documented trips · 0 total feet of climbing across all routes
Emigrant Wilderness at a glance
CaliPeaks documents 2 backpacking routes in Emigrant Wilderness, covering 32.9 miles of trail and 0 feet of cumulative climbing. Routes range from 10.5 mi (Gianelli Trailhead to Chewing Gum Lake) to 22.4 mi (Bell Meadow Trail).
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 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…