Re: SEKI 3-Nighter Suggestions
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:38 am
I also got walk-up from the ranger station in SEKI two years ago. It is a hit or miss and you do need to get in line early. A permit for Pear Lake can also be walk-up but usually is full. A pass-through is easier to get.
There is a trail from Wolverton to the trail from Crescent Meadow. I used to always use this trail because it makes a loop back through Tablelands better logistically. I think there are now new restrictions on that trail. I am not sure how that works; call SEKI for information. The permit to Alta Meadow IS NOT a permit to go down to the trail from Crescent Meadow.
For a very scenic 3 night/4 day trip, if you are acclimated and later in the season when snow is gone,1) Tablelands pass through, 2) Tamarack Lake, 3) Hamilton Lake, 4) long walk out. Skip Tamarack if you want more time at Hamilton Lake and shorter walk out. You can walk out to Wolverton via the pass near Alta (forgot its name). Less walking but in my opinion not as scenic, is to spend all days in Tablelands. There are lots of day-hikes you can do from there. Go in with a Pear Lake pass-through and come out Alta, or visa versa depending on permit availability.
If Roads End opens and you are up for a lot of elevation gain, Copper Creek trail to Granite Lake, Volcanic Lakes is scenic. Or go up Woods Creek to Castle Domes and day-hike to Window Peak Lake. And the Rae Lakes Loop is a feasible 3-night/4 day trip. As well as Bubbs to East Lake-Reflection Lake. Actually tons of stuff if Roads End opens- I hear rumors of opening later this season.
There is a trail from Wolverton to the trail from Crescent Meadow. I used to always use this trail because it makes a loop back through Tablelands better logistically. I think there are now new restrictions on that trail. I am not sure how that works; call SEKI for information. The permit to Alta Meadow IS NOT a permit to go down to the trail from Crescent Meadow.
For a very scenic 3 night/4 day trip, if you are acclimated and later in the season when snow is gone,1) Tablelands pass through, 2) Tamarack Lake, 3) Hamilton Lake, 4) long walk out. Skip Tamarack if you want more time at Hamilton Lake and shorter walk out. You can walk out to Wolverton via the pass near Alta (forgot its name). Less walking but in my opinion not as scenic, is to spend all days in Tablelands. There are lots of day-hikes you can do from there. Go in with a Pear Lake pass-through and come out Alta, or visa versa depending on permit availability.
If Roads End opens and you are up for a lot of elevation gain, Copper Creek trail to Granite Lake, Volcanic Lakes is scenic. Or go up Woods Creek to Castle Domes and day-hike to Window Peak Lake. And the Rae Lakes Loop is a feasible 3-night/4 day trip. As well as Bubbs to East Lake-Reflection Lake. Actually tons of stuff if Roads End opens- I hear rumors of opening later this season.