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ISLAND LAKE - DESOLATION
WILDERNESS
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015
Difficulty: Strenuous
Elevation gain:
6900' - 8150' (1250' gain)
Hike distance: 7.1
miles round trip
General location: 8
miles North of Hwy. 50 just past Kyburz
Description:
A quintessential High Sierra hike with beautiful scenery - meadows,
forests, creeks, small waterfalls, unnamed ponds, 4 lakes, large slabs
of granite and jagged peaks in the distance. After the 1st
half-mile beside a meadow the trail becomes challenging - lots of
roots, rocky run-off gullies, high rock steps, slippery, slanted
granite, stream crossings on rocks, and very little shade.
Travel time/distance:
A little over 2 hours, 90 miles. This is a $15 driver
donation.
Possibly some cars will stop at the Chinese Restaurant in Cameron Park
to avoid rush hour traffic on the way home. Without dinner,
return to Lincoln should be around 6 PM.
Hike leaders/sweep:
Ed Murach, Barb Proffitt Sue Geisler
Special notes:
There is a pit toilet at the trailhead. Lunch will be at a
lake with practically no shade, but swimming is allowed.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH
ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER
YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
2) Bring a copy
of your ID, health card info,
and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring a
change of shoes, along with
a plastic bag to store your muddy boots after the hike so you don’t get
your
driver's car dirty.
4) Bring lunch
Risks - mosquitoes, too much sun, and tripping
so 'MUST HAVES" include insect
repellent, sun
block, hat,
lots of
water, sturdy
boots, and
trekking poles. It can be windy at Island Lake
so you might want a light jacket.
Questions: Sue Geisler 408-1010
Meeting time: 7 AM
in the OC parking lot - leave at 7:15
Prehike Photos
GPS
Trail Track
Driving directions
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