FROG LAKE OVERLOOK TRAIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
DIFFICULTY: Strenuous
ELEVATION:
Starting elevation — 7195 feet. Highest elevation at Frog Lake
Overlook — 8653 feet. Elevation gain — approx. 1700 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: Approx. 7.5 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: At Donner Pass, starting at the Pacific Crest Trailhead, off Hwy. 80.
DESCRIPTION: One
hiking book states: “The panoramic views from Frog Lake Cliff more than
compensate for the minor effort to reach it.” Well, the reality
is the views are fantastic, but the effort to reach the Overlook is
actually MAJOR, not minor!! —— but definitely worth traversing the
steep uphill sections. The journey is fairly easy for the first 1
3/4ths miles toward Summit Lake, but veers north to the left onto the
Warren Lake Trail where the steep climb begins. As the trail reaches a
volcanic ridge, you get a “breather” to gaze at the views and a small
granitic knoll or peak named 7888. From there the stiff ascent
continues until you reach a saddle where you turn right and go uphill
200 yards to Frog Lake Cliff. Lunch will be on the granite rocks
with Frog Lake 1000 feet below!
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
1 hour & 25 minutes driving time and 70 miles one way. Return
time to Lincoln — approximately 5:00 pm. A donation of of $10 is
suggested for riders. Driving directions — see below and print before
coming to the hike, if driving.
HIKE LEADER: Sue Geisler SWEEP: TBD
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: Nonflush toilets at the PCT Trailhead.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an
emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store
your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.
4) Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, and trekking poles (highly recommended but not required).
RISKS: High elevation, steep climbing uphill & downhill on the return requires care not to slip on dirt & loose rocks.
RAIN OR THUNDERSTORMS CANCEL THE HIKE. CHECK THE WEBSITE THE NIGHT BEFORE OR MORNING OF THE HIKE.
QUESTIONS: Call Sue Geisler at (916) 408-1010.
MEETING TIME: 7:15 AM LEAVING TIME: 7:30 AM
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
PREHIKE PHOTOS
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