TR: Isberg Trail, 7/26 - 7/27
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 8:02 pm
Last weekend was supposed to be our family vacation to Universal Studios. The last-minute planning committee couldnt see eye to eye on a few things so we rescheduled it for next month. So I decided to use the day off for a solo overnighter.
I really enjoyed my last trip to Ansel Adams Wilderness so I thought id continue combing my way east which led me to Isberg Trail, target Joe Crane Lake. I figured it was a realistic goal for a short trip. I wasnt going to try and shoot for Isberg Lakes or Pass in one day. I wouldve had to skip the many other beautiful lakes along the way.
I got a really late start, didnt hit the trailhead until noon! And with all the doom and gloom from Oakhurstians and Bass Lakians about the fires, I almost didnt go. But when I get a trip in my sights, well...im sure you all can relate.
Dont laught at my Avg Speed! I left the app on the entire trip so I think it may have averaged in some fishing, campsite meandering, etc.
Seeing 10 cars at the TH was a little disheartening but I thought with so many junctions on the trail I might get lucky....wrong!
A fairly easy trail leads to The Niche, a nice gentle pass. I enjoyed this part of the trail. It was the first real climb and the first real scenery.
Just past the Niche approaching Cora Lakes.
Granite Creek, my first water stop.
Lovin the Sawyer Squeeze!
ID anyone? I think its an edible rumex of some sort (dock or sorrell?). Im pretty clueless on the subject and trying to learn.
How about this one?
Stopped at the center Cora Lake for lunch and fishing.
Got a few throwbacks and a keeper, about 9". Packed him up and took him along for dinner.
I almost stayed at Cora. It was already 3pm by the time I was done goofin around. Weather was lookin iffy but I decided to carry on anyway.
From this point on the trail was lush and beautiful.
Knockblock Meadow with views of the Yosemite/Sierra Divide in the background I think...
So many wildflowers lined this section of trail.
Not what you want to see heading down from you're intended campsite...
The last 2 miles to Joe Crane were relentless, but that first sighting through the trees is always so rewarding!
The Mule train had dropped off a loud obnoxious group of guys. I camped opposite them but could still hear them laughing and talking as loud as possible until shortly after dark....sigh.
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I really enjoyed my last trip to Ansel Adams Wilderness so I thought id continue combing my way east which led me to Isberg Trail, target Joe Crane Lake. I figured it was a realistic goal for a short trip. I wasnt going to try and shoot for Isberg Lakes or Pass in one day. I wouldve had to skip the many other beautiful lakes along the way.
I got a really late start, didnt hit the trailhead until noon! And with all the doom and gloom from Oakhurstians and Bass Lakians about the fires, I almost didnt go. But when I get a trip in my sights, well...im sure you all can relate.
Dont laught at my Avg Speed! I left the app on the entire trip so I think it may have averaged in some fishing, campsite meandering, etc.
Seeing 10 cars at the TH was a little disheartening but I thought with so many junctions on the trail I might get lucky....wrong!
A fairly easy trail leads to The Niche, a nice gentle pass. I enjoyed this part of the trail. It was the first real climb and the first real scenery.
Just past the Niche approaching Cora Lakes.
Granite Creek, my first water stop.
Lovin the Sawyer Squeeze!
ID anyone? I think its an edible rumex of some sort (dock or sorrell?). Im pretty clueless on the subject and trying to learn.
How about this one?
Stopped at the center Cora Lake for lunch and fishing.
Got a few throwbacks and a keeper, about 9". Packed him up and took him along for dinner.
I almost stayed at Cora. It was already 3pm by the time I was done goofin around. Weather was lookin iffy but I decided to carry on anyway.
From this point on the trail was lush and beautiful.
Knockblock Meadow with views of the Yosemite/Sierra Divide in the background I think...
So many wildflowers lined this section of trail.
Not what you want to see heading down from you're intended campsite...
The last 2 miles to Joe Crane were relentless, but that first sighting through the trees is always so rewarding!
The Mule train had dropped off a loud obnoxious group of guys. I camped opposite them but could still hear them laughing and talking as loud as possible until shortly after dark....sigh.
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