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    Chris S
    BPL Member

    @bigsea

    Locale: Truckee, CA

    I had to be in Jamestown, CA for a BBQ on Sunday afternoon, so I decided to sneak in a quick overnighter at nearby Emigrant Wilderness. I started at the Gianelli trailhead and hiked to Toejam Lake, which was about 8.8 miles each way according to my map. It turned out to be a relatively easy hike without a lot of elevation gain or loss, but there were some pretty nice views almost immediately.
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    About 3 miles in I stopped to have a snack overlooking what I believe is Chewing Gum Lake
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    The forecast called for a slight chance of rain. At this point I had a feeling there was more than a slight chance I would get wet.
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    It did end up raining for about 20 minutes as I was approaching Toejam lake, but when I arrived it stopped almost immediately.
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    After setting up camp I took a very short stoll up to the top of the hill next to the lake where the views opened up.
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    I'm assuming this is The Three Chimneys
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    A view down on Toejam lake with my campsite in the lower right.
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    The next morning I hustled out of there to get to the BBQ in time, so I didn't take many pictures. One of the pictures I did take was of Powell Lake that I somehow didn't notice on the hike in. It's about 2 miles from the trailhead.
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    David W.
    BPL Member

    @davidpcvsamoa

    Locale: East Bay, CA

    Chris,

    Thanks for the excellent pictures and report. It looks like you were able to make the most of your weekend and enjoy some nice scenery.

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    David Lutz
    Member

    @davidlutz

    Locale: Bay Area

    Nice Chris.

    Do you happen to know if that is Burst Rock at the far left in the first photo?

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    Rick Dreher
    BPL Member

    @halfturbo

    Locale: Northernish California

    Hi David,

    Might be Castle Rock, definitely not Burst Rock, which is the first hill you climb leaving Gianelli Cabin trailhead.

    Cheers,

    Rick

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    Chris S
    BPL Member

    @bigsea

    Locale: Truckee, CA

    Thanks Davids.

    I don't think it's Burst Rock. According to the map, Burst Rock is right next to the trail. Possibly Castle Rock?

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    Rafi Harzahav
    Spectator

    @rhz10

    Locale: SF Bay Area

    A couple of questions:

    How was the mosquito situation?–was there a month ago and it was nasty.

    What do you think the overnight low temperature was?

    Thanks,

    rhz

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    Chris S
    BPL Member

    @bigsea

    Locale: Truckee, CA

    Mosquitos weren't an issue. In fact, I don't even remember noticing them at all.

    I'd guess the low was around 35-40, but really not too sure. I had a WM Megalite (30 degree) on a Neoair and was pretty comfortable with that setup….neither hot nor cold. Most of the night I didn't have it zipped up all the way.

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