Bear basin to summit lake.
Bear basin granite lake loop.
In 0 2 miles as it drops down to the north shore of the largest lake in the basin.
Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
Less visited than sierra regions to the south the area is home to spectacular alpine lakes set among a forested and granitic mountain backdrop.
As you continue to climb the basin just gets better and better.
The trail is primarily used for hiking camping horses and backpacking and is best used from june until september.
The loop around the green lakes basin visits four lakes and passes a few small tarns adding 3 miles to the green lakes hike.
Bear lakes are in the heart of the lakes basin recreation area the northernmost section of the sierra nevada.
Bear basin granite lake loop closed is a 14 2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near trinity center california that features a lake and is rated as difficult.
At the junction at 5 1 miles bear left on the upper green lake trail which loses 100 ft.
Last summer i took a three day backpacking trip through the trinity alps.
I would love to spend more time just relaxing at this lake but on this trip i only stopped for a.
The trail begins by meandering through lower bear basin on its way to upper bear basin.
Roughly a year before a very close friend of mine passed away in my arms while i tried to save their life.
Multiple trails weave through the bear lakes area forming various loops that provide access to the lakes.