Advice - Peeler Lake via Kerrick Meadow Late June
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 2:32 pm
Hello,
I was looking for some advice. I'm planning on taking my nephew backpacking in late June and was looking at the Sierra North trip 81 which is Peeler Lake via Kerrick Meadow semi-loop where we route from Twin Lakes to Crown Lake (spend a night) through Kerrick Meadow to Peeler Lake (spend a night) and back in 2 nights.
We were also thinking about summiting Crown Point if doable. My concerns are with the timing. Will we have snow issues in late June and if not snow issues, will we be swarmed by a made pack of mosquitos all the way through the trip? Is this trip recommended, any better two night loop or semi-loop options for late June that are more recommended?
Details on us below:
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 2- Some backpacking trips, using trails
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
- Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings (nothing too difficult)
What is your main interest?
- Lakes
- Big Mountain scenery
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
3 days/2 nights
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
8 miles max, no layover
Do you have a route logistics preference: loop, out and back, point to point (which may require 2 vehicles or hitchhiking)?
loop or semi-loop.
Is there a particular area in the Sierra that your most interested in (Yosemite, SEKI western sierra start or eastern start ect.)?
Within 4+/- hours of East Bay. Eastern or Western Sierra. Anything north of Yosemite.
Will you be hiking with a dog?
No
Any advice is greatly appreciated! My nephew went on his first trip with me last year to Lyons Lake and loved it. He's from Florida so mountain scenery is a new concept. I have a couple of overnight trips under my belt and looking to continue to step it up on each subsequent trip.
Thanks!
I was looking for some advice. I'm planning on taking my nephew backpacking in late June and was looking at the Sierra North trip 81 which is Peeler Lake via Kerrick Meadow semi-loop where we route from Twin Lakes to Crown Lake (spend a night) through Kerrick Meadow to Peeler Lake (spend a night) and back in 2 nights.
We were also thinking about summiting Crown Point if doable. My concerns are with the timing. Will we have snow issues in late June and if not snow issues, will we be swarmed by a made pack of mosquitos all the way through the trip? Is this trip recommended, any better two night loop or semi-loop options for late June that are more recommended?
Details on us below:
What level of backpacking experience do you have?
Level 2- Some backpacking trips, using trails
What terrain are you comfortable/uncomfortable with?
- Class 2 terrain/pass/x-country
- River crossings (nothing too difficult)
What is your main interest?
- Lakes
- Big Mountain scenery
How many days/nights is your trip, not including travel to trailhead?
3 days/2 nights
How many miles did you want to do a day, any layovers?
8 miles max, no layover
Do you have a route logistics preference: loop, out and back, point to point (which may require 2 vehicles or hitchhiking)?
loop or semi-loop.
Is there a particular area in the Sierra that your most interested in (Yosemite, SEKI western sierra start or eastern start ect.)?
Within 4+/- hours of East Bay. Eastern or Western Sierra. Anything north of Yosemite.
Will you be hiking with a dog?
No
Any advice is greatly appreciated! My nephew went on his first trip with me last year to Lyons Lake and loved it. He's from Florida so mountain scenery is a new concept. I have a couple of overnight trips under my belt and looking to continue to step it up on each subsequent trip.
Thanks!