TR: Golden Trout Wilderness

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TR: Golden Trout Wilderness

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Golden Trout Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest
Shaker Camp trailhead to Summit Lake / Maggie Lakes
(17 miles round trip + 9 mile day hike)
September 13–16

Day 1: Camp at Hidden Falls campground
Day 2: Shaker Camp trailhead to Summit Lake (8.4 miles)
Day 3: Summit Lake to Maggie Lake (round trip day hike, 8.8 miles)
Day 4: Summit Lake to Shaker Camp (8.4 miles)

A nice out and back long weekend trip.
For a full trip report go to
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I looked at the full report. Now I have another trip to add to my list. Thank you for sharing.
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Nice report---but we need photos of the fish!

Thanks for posting
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My dad loved this area. We used to hike there as Boy Scouts.
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ive been up there a few times. check out blossom lakes on another trip, well worth it!
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