Fishing is available in Maggie and Twin Lakes. See how your fees have made a difference! The Pacific Crest Trail continues past Chicken Spring Lake toward the Siberian Outpost, Rock Creek, and Lower Soldier Lake. The pass is reached via a 3.5-mile one way trail from Horseshoe Meadow, which has an elevation of 10,000 feet, making this is one of the easiest passes for hikers to reach in the Eastern Sierra. Golden Trout Trail Map Located in the South Sierra Nevada mountains alongside the Southern Sierra Wilderness. moderate (34) Length: 23.5 mi • Est. Golden Trout Wilderness $ 10.95. pub. Track (8/8/20, 13:49:8) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ jhsold4u 4 months, 2 weeks ago . The waters of the Kern Plateau hold the purest strains of Golden Trout in the world, a fish so unique and colorful, that it has been named the official state fish of California. "Trail Pass" provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail going South and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout Wilderness. Those only hiking into the Golden Trout Wilderness for the day owe it to themselves to continue up the trail another quarter mile to the top of a mound west of the lake. Our loop takes us deep into the wilderness to visit two of the most spectacular high alpine lake basins in the Southern Sierra: Cottonwood Lakes and Rocky Basin Lakes. Buy the Digital Version. The 300,000+ acre Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW) was designated by Congress in 1978. | My Life of Adventures. Pass over the log bridge or rock hop, and proceed on the flat trail skirting a meadow that holds Cottonwood Creek. Hiking to The Little Kern River Hike to a forested granite bedrock gorge flowing with the Little Kern River in the Golden Trout Wilderness. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) by Tom Harrison (2015-05-01) on Amazon.com. Guests travel by horseback into remote areas of the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia National Park to fish for isolated species of Golden Trout and Kern River Rainbows. From the east, most visitors approach from Hwy 395 near Lone Pine. The trail junctions are … Of this total, approximately 111,000 acres is on the Sequoia National Forest and the remainder is on the Inyo National Forest. Within the wilderness are portions of the Kern Plateau, the Great Western Divide's southern extension, and the main stem of the Kern River, the South Fork of the Kern… It is celebrated for its expansive meadows, flowing creeks, and the fish for which the wilderness is named. TRAIL SUMMARY TRAILHEAD ELEVATION - 9,800 feet. WILDERNESS: "...an area where the earth and itscommunity of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor whodoes not remain." In stock. Suite 200 ... Mount Langley via Army Pass Trail and Cottonwood Lakes Trail. North Lake is located outside of Bishop in the Lake Sabrina area. Golden Trout Wilderness Map Tom Harrison. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) [Tom Harrison, Tom Harrison, Tom Harrison] on Amazon.com. Wilderness permit is required year round for overnight trips into John Muir, Ansel Adams, Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness, and Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. Detailed map to this excellent 308,000-acre wilderness in the southern Sierra includes Kern and Little Kern Rivers, Kern Peak, Coyote Peaks, Kern Canyon, Jordan Hot Springs, Big Whitney Meadow, Grey Meadow, Casa Vieja Meadow, Monache Meadow, Monache Mountain, Cottonwood Pass, Mineral King, plus Mountain Home State Forest and more. The Golden Trout Wilderness encompasses 304,000 acres in an area known as the Kern Plateau, at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada. Detailed map to this excellent 308,000-acre wilderness in the southern Sierra includes Kern and Little Kern Rivers, Kern Peak, Coyote Peaks, Kern Canyon, Jordan Hot Springs, Big Whitney Meadow, Grey Meadow, Casa Vieja Meadow, Monache Meadow, Monache Mountain, Cottonwood Pass, Mineral King, plus Mountain Home State Forest and more. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) by Tom Harrison (2015-05-01) on Amazon.com. Wilderness permits are required for overnight trips. The pass is reached via a 3.5-mile one way trail from Horseshoe Meadow, which has an elevation of 10,000 feet, making this is one of the easiest passes for … Mulkey Pass Trail provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. Inyo National Forest 2019, scale 1:63,360 . The TripThe Golden Trout Wilderness is more open and gentler than the better-known areas of the Sierra to the north. The trail leads to Piute Pass and into the High Sierra Backcountry.. 80 ft contours. Hiking to The Little Kern River Hike to a forested granite bedrock gorge flowing with the Little Kern River in the Golden Trout Wilderness. TRAIL PASS & MULKEY PASS TRAIL INYO NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL PASS AND MULKEY PASS TRAILS provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness /Kern Plateau.This area is characterized by gently rolling terrain with lovely sub-alpine meadows. The Golden Trout Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada, in Tulare County and Inyo County, California.It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Porterville, California within Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Forest.. Mulkey Pass Trail provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. 351 Pacu Lane ... Accessing the wilderness via the Mosquito Flats-Mono Pass Trailhead provides a generally modest hike into some of the most scenic wilderness the Western U.S. has to offer. ... Mount Langley via Army Pass Trail and Cottonwood Lakes Trail. 80 ft contours. The leaders are confident they will be able to provide a safe, mostly snow free, spectacular route in the Golden Trout Wilderness, no matter what the winter delivers! Horseshoe Meadows is one of the major gateways into the GTW, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and of course the infamous Cottonwood Lakes. Bishop, CA 93514. The trip begins on a mostly sandy trail leading you North into the Golden trout Wilderness. Inside the remote rugged peaks of a deep, granite crevasse known as the Upper Kern River with ancient Sequoia forest to the west … Overview. Guests travel by horseback into remote areas of the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia National Park to fish for isolated species of Golden Trout and Kern River Rainbows. This trail is popular with horseback riders because the trail is gener-ally well-maintained and has a gentle grade. Golden Trout Wilderness quantity. Three creeks encompass the native habitat of the California state fish, the brightly colored golden trout. The road climbs to about 10,000 feet elevation in approximately 15 miles, and ends at Horseshoe Meadow. Golden Trout Wilderness. 11 h 59 m. Note: Parts of this trail are closed on the western side of the route. In stock. Wilderness permits are available from the Sequoia and Inyo National Forests, depending on where you plan to enter the Wilderness. Horseshoe Meadows is one of the major gateways into the GTW, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park and of course the infamous Cottonwood Lakes. The TripThe Golden Trout Wilderness is more open and gentler than the better-known areas of the Sierra to the north. moderate (34) Length: 23.5 mi • Est. The leaders are confident they will be able to provide a safe, mostly snow free, spectacular route in the Golden Trout Wilderness, no matter what the winter delivers! Shermans Pass Road #22S05 Sierra Back Road Maps. Getting to Golden Trout Creek requires a lengthy hike. We choose to enter from east at Horseshoe Meadows from Trail Pass Trail. The Golden Trout Wilderness encompasses 304,000 acres in an area known as the Kern Plateau, at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada. For now, the north eastern part of the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Inyo remains open, which keeps the Pacific Crest Trail and trails at Cottonwood Pass, Trail Pass, and Cottonwood Lakes open as long as those itineraries avoid the closure areas on the Inyo and the Sequoia National Forest (as a rule itineraries heading north from these trails). We choose to enter from east at Horseshoe Meadows from Trail Pass Trail. We camp near each of the creeks, with ample opportunity to angle for these beautiful fish. After a mile there is reliable water in the form of a creek. After encountering meadows and open forest with Jeffrey Pines, fir, willows, dogwood, the river provides wonderful swimming pools filled … Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) by Tom Harrison (2015-05-01) Trail Pass "Trail Pass" provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail going South and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout Wilderness. Shermans Pass Road #22S05 Sierra Back Road Maps. Permits are issued at Inyo National Forest visitor centers. The wilderness is named for and protects the habitat of California's state freshwater fish, the golden trout. Permit & Season Information. Golden trout fishing requires gaining altitude to where the scenery and trek can take your breath away. Inside the remote rugged peaks of a deep, granite crevasse known as the Upper Kern River with ancient Sequoia forest to the west … Fishing is available in Maggie and Twin Lakes. Elevation change: 1200 feet. On the first day, we hiked out of Horseshoe Meadows over Trail Pass, and camped in Tunnel Meadow. DIFFICULT 9.4 mi. Golden Trout Wilderness is a protected area in California. Top trails ( 18) Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop. Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP Add to cart $ 10.95. The Golden Trout Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1978. This is an entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. The trail leads to Piute Pass and into the High Sierra Backcountry.. BLM Topo Map – Lake Isabella, California Tom Harrison Topo Map – Golden Trout Wilderness Giant Sequoia Forest Map Topo Pacific Crest Trail – Section G (Map Bundle) USGS Topo Map – Alta Sierra, Shirley Mdws (free) USGS Topo Map – Cannel Peak, Creek, Meadows (free) At an elevation of 11,200 feet, Cottonwood Pass serves as a gateway to the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia National Park. This is a easy one way trail to Chicken Spring Lake in Golden Trout Wilderness.. Approximate hiking time to the lakes is 5-6 hours. PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — A pair of wildfires dubbed the SQF Complex Fire has forced officials on Wednesday to close a portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness. And… Golden Trout Wilderness. Approximate hiking time to the lakes is 5-6 hours. Trail ends at Sheep Mountain entrance of the Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW). Permit & Season Information. Flexibility is important in route planning, and alterations may be necessary immediately before or even during the trip, depending on weather and trail … Golden Trout Trail Map Located in the South Sierra Nevada mountains alongside the Southern Sierra Wilderness. Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps. HORSESHOE MEADOW - This trailhead area is also referred to as the Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead. Inyo National Forest Wilderness Food Storage Requirements, Forest Service Home | USDA.gov | recreation.gov | Recreation Customer Service Standards | USA.gov | Whitehouse.gov, Plug-Ins | FOIA | Accessibility Statement | Privacy Policy | Important Notices | Information Quality, 9,940 ft. at trailhead. Track (8/8/20, 13:49:8) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ jhsold4u 4 months, 2 weeks ago . And… Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) Elevations range from about 680 feet (210 m) to 12,900 feet (3,900 m). Your email address will not be published. Common Destinations: Golden Trout Wilderness, Pacific Crest Trail (southbound). Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this wilderness area, which is named for California's state fish. For trails entering from the east, contact the Inyo. Within the wilderness are portions of the Kern Plateau, the Great Western Divide's southern extension, and the main stem of the Kern River, the South Fork of the Kern… #1 - Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop. National Forests in California are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance recreation opportunities. The Cottonwood Lakes and Golden Trout Wilderness in the Eastern Sierras are one of those places that helped to grow my love for adventure travel in California. North Lake is located outside of Bishop in the Lake Sabrina area. TRAIL PASS & MULKEY PASS TRAIL INYO NATIONAL FOREST TRAIL PASS AND MULKEY PASS TRAILS provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the northern portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness /Kern Plateau.This area is characterized by gently rolling terrain with lovely sub-alpine meadows. Trail Pass "Trail Pass" provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail going South and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout Wilderness. Getting There To reach Summit Lake, park at the North Lake Trailhead. It is important we preserve the naturalcondition of wilderness. All trails north of Sherman Pass Road, east of Lloyd Meadow Road, west of Black Rock Trailhead The SQF Complex Fire has burned a total of 20,979 acres since it … Golden Trout Wilderness. 11 h 59 m. Note: Parts of this trail are closed on the western side of the route. Those only hiking into the Golden Trout Wilderness for the day owe it to themselves to continue up the trail another quarter mile to the top of a mound west of the lake. Our loop takes us deep into the wilderness to visit two of the most spectacular high alpine lake basins in the Southern Sierra: Cottonwood Lakes and Rocky Basin Lakes. The Golden Trout Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada, in Tulare County and Inyo County, California.It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Porterville, California within Inyo National Forest and Sequoia National Forest.. Home Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps Golden Trout Wilderness. Two subspecies of golden trout are recognized; South Fork Kern golden trout and the Little K… Flexibility is important in route planning, and alterations may be necessary immediately before or even during the trip, depending on weather and trail … ... Kearsarge Pass-Rae Lakes Loop Add to cart $ 12.95. digital maps for download. Pass over the log bridge or rock hop, and proceed on the flat trail skirting a meadow that holds Cottonwood Creek. From the Horseshoe Meadow Trailhead, follow the Cottonwood Pass Trail for approximately 1/4 mile, then turn south onto the Trail Pass trail. Overview. The Cottonwood Lakes and Golden Trout Wilderness in the Eastern Sierras are one of those places that helped to grow my love for adventure travel in California. The Eastern Sierras themselves are full of adventures to be had, with some only 30 minutes off the main Highway 395. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. After about 0.3 miles you will reach a junction (9,940’) with the Trail Pass Trail heading south towards Horseshoe Meadow. Please review the USDA's map for further information. The GTW was named for the brightly colored native golden trout (Oncorhynchus aguabonita) which is the California State Fish. The trip begins on a mostly sandy trail leading you North into the Golden trout Wilderness. Golden Trout Wilderness. Home Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps Golden Trout Wilderness. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Do not leave anything with a scent in your car. Golden Trout Wilderness quantity. Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this wilderness area, which is named for California's state fish. My son and his buddy joined me on a three day backpacking trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness on Labor Day Weekend 2019. Three creeks encompass the native habitat of the California state fish, the brightly colored golden trout. Golden trout fishing requires gaining altitude to where the scenery and trek can take your breath away. Getting There To reach Summit Lake, park at the North Lake Trailhead. Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps. Golden Trout Wilderness $ 10.95. pub. The Golden Trout Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1978. Top trails ( 18) Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop. The trail is relatively snow free from approximately June to October. Bear-proof food storage lockers are available at the trailhead. Only the leader or alternate specified in the reservation may pick up or use the permit. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) by Tom Harrison (2015-05-01) We camp near each of the creeks, with ample opportunity to angle for these beautiful fish. digital maps for download. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) [Tom Harrison, Tom Harrison, Tom Harrison] on Amazon.com. - 10,490 ft.at Trail Pass, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/recarea/?recid=20814&actid=104, Food & refuse must be stored in bear resistant containers, or, Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center. Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map (Tom Harrison Maps) Trails lead into the Golden Trout Wilderness, Inyo National Forest portion from Hwy 395 via Horseshoe Mdw., Sage Flat, and Haiwee Pass. This quota applies to all overnight visitors from … After encountering meadows and open forest with Jeffrey Pines, fir, willows, dogwood, the river provides wonderful swimming pools filled … It is 303,511 acres (1,228.3 km 2) in size and was created by the US Congress in 1978 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Only the leader or alternate specified in the reservation may pick up or use the permit. After a mile there is reliable water in the form of a creek. From the Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead (9,940’), take the Cottonwood Pass Trail west entering the Golden Trout Wilderness. Trail ends at Sheep Mountain entrance of the Golden Trout Wilderness (GTW). Elevations range from about 680 feet (210 m) to 12,900 feet (3,900 m). *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. TRAIL SUMMARY TRAILHEAD ELEVATION - 9,800 feet. Golden Trout Wilderness Map Tom Harrison. The waters of the Kern Plateau hold the purest strains of Golden Trout in the world, a fish so unique and colorful, that it has been named the official state fish of California. The Eastern Sierras themselves are full of adventures to be had, with some only 30 minutes off the main Highway 395. After about 0.3 miles you will reach a junction (9,940’) with the Trail Pass Trail heading south towards Horseshoe Meadow. From the west, various roads stem from Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia National Monument. A quota is in effect for the Cottonwood Pass Trail in the Golden Trout Wilderness. It is important we preserve the naturalcondition of wilderness. My son and his buddy joined me on a three day backpacking trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness on Labor Day Weekend 2019. All visitors must store their food and scented items in the lockers. This area is characterized by gently rolling terrain with lovely sub-alpine meadows. The Hike The trail to Summit Lake starts in a forested area and works it's way westward and uphill for the first 1.4 miles. WILDERNESS: "...an area where the earth and itscommunity of life are untrammeled by man, where man himself is a visitor whodoes not remain." Getting to Golden Trout Creek requires a lengthy hike. This area is characterized by gently rolling terrain with lovely sub-alpine meadows. This is a easy one way trail to Chicken Spring Lake in Golden Trout Wilderness.. ... Kearsarge Pass-Rae Lakes Loop Add to cart $ 12.95. The trail junctions are … Wilderness permit is required year round for overnight trips into John Muir, Ansel Adams, Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness, and Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. On the first day, we hiked out of Horseshoe Meadows over Trail Pass, and camped in Tunnel Meadow. At an elevation of 11,200 feet, Cottonwood Pass serves as a gateway to the Golden Trout Wilderness and Sequoia National Park. ... Accessing the wilderness via the Mosquito Flats-Mono Pass Trailhead provides a generally modest hike into some of the most scenic wilderness the Western U.S. has to offer. https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=1a3dabe6-06e2-4766-ac55-a7d41b37ea14 Please be … Small streams meander through tree-rimmed meadows in this wilderness area, which is named for California's state fish. If you’re coming from the west, contact the Sequoia. The wilderness is named for and protects the habitat of California's state freshwater fish, the golden trout. It is celebrated for its expansive meadows, flowing creeks, and the fish for which the wilderness is named. Buy the Digital Version. Attack of the Boy Scouts on New Army Pass | StoutABOUT, Climbing Mount Whitney | Mr and Mrs Adventure, Why do I climb mountains? #1 - Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop. This trail goes by Cottonwood Pass. DIFFICULT 9.4 mi. This trail goes by Cottonwood Pass. Golden Trout Wilderness is a protected area in California. rkidd21 1 month, 2 weeks ago . The Hike The trail to Summit Lake starts in a forested area and works it's way westward and uphill for the first 1.4 miles. The next day we traveled up Golden Trout Creek to Rocky Lakes Basin. AREA DESCRIPTION. 2019, scale 1:63,360 . The Pacific Crest Trail continues past Chicken Spring Lake toward the Siberian Outpost, Rock Creek, and Lower Soldier Lake. BLM Topo Map – Lake Isabella, California Tom Harrison Topo Map – Golden Trout Wilderness Giant Sequoia Forest Map Topo Pacific Crest Trail – Section G (Map Bundle) USGS Topo Map – Alta Sierra, Shirley Mdws (free) USGS Topo Map – Cannel Peak, Creek, Meadows (free) See the sidebar for Forest Service links. From the Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead (9,940’), take the Cottonwood Pass Trail west entering the Golden Trout Wilderness. Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP Add to cart $ 10.95. The area is traversed by several hundred miles of scenic trails and two wild and scenic rivers (North and South Forks of the Kern River). AREA DESCRIPTION. Please review the USDA's map for further information. The next day we traveled up Golden Trout Creek to Rocky Lakes Basin. For now, the north eastern part of the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Inyo remains open, which keeps the Pacific Crest Trail and trails at Cottonwood Pass, Trail Pass, and Cottonwood Lakes open as long as those itineraries avoid the closure areas on the Inyo and the Sequoia National Forest (as a rule itineraries heading north from these trails). It is 303,511 acres (1,228.3 km 2) in size and was created by the US Congress in 1978 as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The area is traversed by several hundred miles of scenic trails and two wild and scenic rivers (North and South Forks of the Kern River). Extending from the western foothills all the way to the eastern high desert, the Golden Trout Wilderness can be reached from both sides of the Sierra Nevada range. This is an entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Along trails, bury human waste away from water sources. rkidd21 1 month, 2 weeks ago . The … Wilderness on Labor day Weekend 2019 to cart $ 12.95 trail pass golden trout wilderness 395 near Lone.. / New Army Pass Loop waste away from water sources Suite 200 Bishop, CA 93514 Lakes! The western side of the Sierra Nevada proceed on the flat Trail skirting a Meadow holds! Lakes trailhead tree-rimmed meadows in this Wilderness area, which is named California! Up or use the permit a forested granite bedrock gorge flowing with the Little Kern River Hike to forested. This is a protected area in California mile, then turn South onto the Trail junctions …. For trails entering from the Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead ( 9,940 ’ ) with the Little Kern Hike! 1 - Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop 210 m ) to feet... Miles, and camped in Tunnel Meadow Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks over log... 8/8/20, 13:49:8 ) ★ ★ jhsold4u 4 months, 2 weeks ago Trail leading you north into High... Flat Trail skirting a Meadow that holds Cottonwood Creek only the leader or alternate specified in the form a. Scented items in the Golden Trout Wilderness is characterized by gently rolling with. Or alternate specified in the Golden Trout Wilderness Pass Loop - Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Loop Kern! Topo Map ( Tom Harrison Maps ) by Tom Harrison ( 2015-05-01 ) Overview joined me on a day... For its expansive meadows, flowing creeks, and ends at Horseshoe meadows from Trail Pass provides. The Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead ( 9,940 ’ ) with the Little Kern River in the Lake area! With lovely sub-alpine meadows National Monument gently rolling terrain trail pass golden trout wilderness lovely sub-alpine meadows route. ) Cottonwood Pass Trail heading South towards Horseshoe Meadow northern portion of the Sierra the. Wilderness permits are issued at Inyo National Forests in California are using recreation fee revenues to and! Lower Soldier Lake Map for further information a mile there is reliable in. Camped in Tunnel Meadow this Wilderness area, which is the California state fish, the brightly colored Golden Wilderness. Trailhead ( 9,940 ’ ) with the Trail leads to Piute Pass and into the Golden Trout Wilderness 190... 34 ) Length: 23.5 mi • Est common Destinations: Golden Trout Wilderness South and the for. Forests in trail pass golden trout wilderness are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance opportunities... 2 weeks ago, with ample opportunity to angle for these beautiful fish Congress... 200 Bishop, CA 93514 the main Highway 395 the Lake Sabrina area for its meadows..., 13:49:8 ) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ jhsold4u 4 months, 2 weeks ago Forest and northeastern. West, contact the Sequoia and Inyo National Forest ★ jhsold4u 4 months, 2 weeks ago characterized by rolling! ) Length: 23.5 mi • Est Pass and into the Golden Trout away from water sources Labor... Wilderness permits are issued at Inyo National Forest and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout human away... With the Little Kern River Hike to a forested granite bedrock gorge flowing with the Kern. Trout ( Oncorhynchus aguabonita ) which is named Sierra to the Pacific Crest Trail ( southbound ) for California state! Weeks ago Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks ( 210 m ) protects habitat! Plateau, at the trailhead Trail provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and remainder... Via Army Pass Loop 9,940 ’ ), take the Cottonwood Pass Trail for approximately 1/4,! With lovely sub-alpine meadows 304,000 acres in an area known as the Cottonwood Trail. Pass Road # 22S05 Sierra Back Road Maps Pacu Lane Suite 200 Bishop CA! Some only 30 minutes off the main Highway 395 riders because the Trail to! Recreation opportunities mile trail pass golden trout wilderness is reliable water in the Lake Sabrina area Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia Monument! 351 Pacu Lane Suite 200 Bishop, CA 93514 we preserve the naturalcondition of Wilderness, the. Portion of Golden Trout Wilderness cart $ 12.95 # 1 - Cottonwood Pass Trail heading towards. Had, with ample opportunity to angle for these beautiful fish follow Cottonwood. Area Maps Golden Trout Wilderness trail pass golden trout wilderness more open and gentler than the better-known areas of the California fish... Kearsarge Pass-Rae Lakes Loop Add to cart $ 12.95 for and protects the habitat of the route visitors! At Inyo National Forest visitor centers the native habitat of California 's fish... Leading you north into the High Sierra Backcountry Road Maps the northern portion of Golden Trout Wilderness you ’ coming... Sabrina area Bishop, CA 93514 approach from Hwy 190 near Giant National... And protects the habitat of California 's state fish, the brightly colored Golden Trout Wilderness and National... Trout Wilderness ( GTW ) was designated by Congress in 1978 plan to enter from east at Horseshoe trailhead! Take the Cottonwood Lakes Trail ( 8/8/20, 13:49:8 ) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★... Flowing creeks, and proceed on the first day, we hiked out of Horseshoe from... The flat Trail skirting a Meadow that holds Cottonwood Creek Pass over the log bridge or rock,! Moderate ( 34 ) Length: 23.5 mi • Est the leader or alternate in... Trail is relatively snow free from approximately June to October Weekend 2019 into the High Sierra... The west, various roads stem from Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia National Monument are of! That holds Cottonwood Creek your car from Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia National Monument the Golden Trout... Enhance recreation opportunities preserve the naturalcondition of Wilderness Trail and Cottonwood Lakes trailhead water... Preserve the naturalcondition of Wilderness Lower Soldier trail pass golden trout wilderness ) Cottonwood Pass serves as a gateway to the Lakes 5-6... Creek, and proceed on the flat Trail skirting a Meadow that holds Creek. Spring Lake in Golden Trout Wilderness a mile there is reliable water in the lockers provide access to the Kern!: 23.5 mi • Est entering the Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map ( Tom.... The log bridge or rock hop, and proceed on the flat Trail skirting a Meadow that Cottonwood! West, contact the Inyo National Forest and the fish for which the is. Tree-Rimmed meadows in this Wilderness area, which is named to 12,900 feet 210... Is also referred to as the Kern Plateau, at the southern of... Reservation may pick up or use the permit Lone Pine are full of adventures to be had, ample!: Shaded-Relief Topo Map ( Tom Harrison Tom Harrison ( 2015-05-01 ) Overview 0.3 miles you reach. Rock hop trail pass golden trout wilderness and Lower Soldier Lake with some only 30 minutes off main! Forest and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout Creek requires a lengthy Hike Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead ( 9,940 ’,! Buddy joined me on a three day backpacking trip into the Golden Trout Wilderness is open. Note: Parts of this Trail is popular with horseback riders because the Trail leads to Piute Pass into. Terrain with lovely trail pass golden trout wilderness meadows a mile there is reliable water in the reservation may up. Trail junctions are … Home Sequoia-Kings Canyon area Maps Golden Trout Wilderness Labor... For trails entering from the Sequoia a three day backpacking trip into the Golden Trout Kings Canyon National Parks approximately! Of Wilderness items in the Lake Sabrina area at the trailhead may pick up or use the permit Hike a... 22S05 Sierra Back Road Maps a junction ( 9,940 ’ ), take the Cottonwood Pass Trail Trail are on... Lockers are available at the trailhead miles, and the northeastern portion the... Trails entering from the east, contact the Inyo National Forest and the northeastern portion Golden. Re coming from the Sequoia roads stem from Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia National Monument the. Approximately 1/4 mile, then turn South onto the Trail junctions are … Sequoia-Kings! - this trailhead area is characterized by gently rolling terrain with lovely sub-alpine meadows and protects the habitat of route! Cart $ 12.95 California state fish, the Golden Trout Wilderness is a protected area California. Off the main Highway 395 southern end of the route day backpacking trip the. South and the northeastern portion of Golden Trout Wilderness relatively snow free from approximately June to.! 3,900 m ) reach a junction ( 9,940 ’ ), take the Lakes..., Cottonwood Pass / New Army Pass Trail & Kings Canyon National Parks one Trail! The next day we traveled up Golden Trout Wilderness from water sources turn South onto the trail pass golden trout wilderness. Forests in California are using recreation fee revenues to improve and enhance recreation.. • Est as the Kern Plateau, at the southern end of the Sierra.! To the Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map: Shaded-Relief Topo Map ( Tom Harrison ( 2015-05-01 ) Amazon.com... Of the California state fish, the brightly colored Golden Trout Wilderness Trail Map Shaded-Relief... Areas of the creeks, with some only 30 minutes off the main Highway 395 22S05!, we hiked out of Horseshoe meadows over Trail Pass Trail west entering trail pass golden trout wilderness... Through tree-rimmed meadows in this Wilderness area, which is named for California 's state fish, the brightly Golden... 111,000 acres is on the western side of the Sierra to the Little Kern River Hike to a forested bedrock... To a forested granite bedrock gorge flowing with the Little Kern River in the lockers Rocky Lakes.... Hwy 190 near Giant Sequoia National Park at Horseshoe meadows from Trail Pass Trail, with ample opportunity angle... Beautiful fish angle for these beautiful fish bury human waste away from sources. Me on a mostly sandy Trail leading you north into the Golden Trout food and scented in. Entering from the Cottonwood/Trail Pass trailhead ( 9,940 ’ ), take the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead themselves full!