stream crossings from Crabtree to Gem???
Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:11 am
hi everyone,
planning my trip from Crabtree to Gem Lake and wanted to hear from you folks about the stream crossings along the way...I'm going with my girlfriend and i'm pretty sure she's not going to be into any waist high crossings since this is her second trip ever...
according to my Tom Harrison map there's crossings at:
1. the outlet to Bear Lake approx .3 miles after leaving Camp Lake
2. Piute Creek in Piute Meadow
3. west Cherry Creek between Piute Lake and Gem Lake
how high can i expect the water to be around the 4th of july???
experience wise, i've been backpacking for about 12 years and average about 3 trips per season. however, i am not an experienced at compass navigation and always (with one or two exceptions) stay on-trail. our intent is to see some nice scenery and do a bit of trout fishing. we're both in reasonable shape and will be carrying loads of around 40 lbs (me) and 35 (her).
thanks so much for sharing your experiences and saving me from an uncomfortable conversation on the trail!!!!
al
planning my trip from Crabtree to Gem Lake and wanted to hear from you folks about the stream crossings along the way...I'm going with my girlfriend and i'm pretty sure she's not going to be into any waist high crossings since this is her second trip ever...
according to my Tom Harrison map there's crossings at:
1. the outlet to Bear Lake approx .3 miles after leaving Camp Lake
2. Piute Creek in Piute Meadow
3. west Cherry Creek between Piute Lake and Gem Lake
how high can i expect the water to be around the 4th of july???
experience wise, i've been backpacking for about 12 years and average about 3 trips per season. however, i am not an experienced at compass navigation and always (with one or two exceptions) stay on-trail. our intent is to see some nice scenery and do a bit of trout fishing. we're both in reasonable shape and will be carrying loads of around 40 lbs (me) and 35 (her).
thanks so much for sharing your experiences and saving me from an uncomfortable conversation on the trail!!!!
al