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    Tommy Franzen
    Spectator

    @tomlike

    Locale: Pacific Wonderland

    I agree with Chad, Summit lake is really the only place to camp out of the four lakes. We were there in pretty hot temps, and Summit has a few trees to offer shade. That being said, Diamond is the true gem up there!Diamond

    #1894149
    Neil Stollman
    Member

    @doctorlo

    tommy / chad: thanks much both for your insight
    guessing mid-september is a good time for that area?

    #1894887
    Chad Anderson
    Member

    @kiddzoso

    Locale: N. California

    I was there around August 18 last year and the color contrast was very striking with, what I was told, was one of the best wildflower displays in years. (It looked very much like Tommy's above picture). I'm not sure if it will look the same in mid-Sept, but, on the other hand, the lower elevations will likely be more pleasant. At the trailhead it was definitely around 90 when I started, and some cooler temperatures would have been very welcome. I think you should be good-to-go.

    #1894888
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    A bunch of BPLrs will be out that way the 28th-30th of Sept. Full Moon weekend. We'll be camping in Bowerman Meadow. Join us if your trip gets delayed.

    #1907408
    Bryian Sheets
    Member

    @shastafarian

    I can't wait! Finally, next week, I will be on a 5 night loop hike, leaving from the swift creek trailhead. I don't mean to hijack a thread, but I don't see too many people talking about the Trinity Alps, and I am just too darn excited to stay silent.

    We will be taking our time…visiting bear basin, black basin, the deer creek drainage, the four lakes loop and granite lake, then back out to Swift Creek trailhead.

    I have been looking forward to this trip for a couple of years now, since the plan fell through last year.

    I will try and put a trip report together when I return.

    Bryian

    #1908511
    Neil Stollman
    Member

    @doctorlo

    hey bryian,
    that sounds awesome, and we're equally excited (going out sept 19th)
    we're also going in via swift creek, first night granite lake, second night summit lake, third night bear basin and then out swift creek again.
    any tips or advice you have after your trip would be much appreciated.
    have an amazing time!
    neil

    #1911963
    Bryian Sheets
    Member

    @shastafarian

    Greetings Neil,

    We just made it back from our trip a few days ago, it was completely breathtaking.

    Our first night we spent in bear basin, near the start of the main ascent to the pass between bear and black basin. We spent the next 3 nights along deer creek, exploring the deer Creek drainage one day, and day hiked the four lakes loop the next. We hiked the 4 lakes loop clockwise, in doing so, we were able to knock out the biggest climb of the loop right away, and also keep the great views of Stuart fork in front of us. Of all the 4 lakes, I will just regurgitate what others have said before, Summit Lake has the best campsites around. If you want the view, and don't mind a lot of wind, there is 1 camp site waiting for you at Diamond Lake.

    We finished our trip by hiking the pass between deer Creek drainage and Granite lake, spending our fifth night lakeside.

    I will try and post a full trip report when I have time, but if you have any specific questions between now and when you leave for your trip feel free to PM me.

    Have a great trip!

    Bryian

    #1912107
    Neil Stollman
    Member

    @doctorlo

    Bryian
    report much appreciated!
    we're out next wednesday, doing some prep/planning/shopping this weekend…if i have any specific questions i'll PM you
    muchas gracias
    Neil

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