First Overnight Backpacking Trip (Desolation Wilderness)
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 5:25 pm
Hi HSTers,
My 11 y/o son and I will be doing our first overnight backpacking trip near the end of this month, in Desolation Wilderness.
My wife will be dropping us off at the Glen Alpine trailhead (near Fallen Leaf Lake). I chose Susie Lake as our destination when I reserved the permit, due to close proximity, as well as fishing opportunity.
A few questions, as the trip is drawing closer:
- I was planning on using my 4-person REI Half Dome 4 tent -- fotoprint is about 94x86. I know it's on the larger size for a backpacking tent. Are there enough fairly flat areas around Lake Susie that could accommodate a tent of this size?
- Should I be concerned about mosquities at this time of year?
- Gilmore Lake is also an option for fishing. Is that area better for camping spots?
Thanks in advance!
My 11 y/o son and I will be doing our first overnight backpacking trip near the end of this month, in Desolation Wilderness.
My wife will be dropping us off at the Glen Alpine trailhead (near Fallen Leaf Lake). I chose Susie Lake as our destination when I reserved the permit, due to close proximity, as well as fishing opportunity.
A few questions, as the trip is drawing closer:
- I was planning on using my 4-person REI Half Dome 4 tent -- fotoprint is about 94x86. I know it's on the larger size for a backpacking tent. Are there enough fairly flat areas around Lake Susie that could accommodate a tent of this size?
- Should I be concerned about mosquities at this time of year?
- Gilmore Lake is also an option for fishing. Is that area better for camping spots?
Thanks in advance!