Help with Trinity Alps Trip

[Erica R]

I’m looking at an area I haven’t been to before for a trip commencing June 19 2018. Poison Creek trailhead to Boulder lake, camp. Boulder Lake to Lion Lake, crossing Boulder creek, camp. Lion Lake to Lilypad Lake, maybe camp 2 nights. Lilypad lake to Poison Lake Trailhead. My concerns are 1) crossing Boulder Creek and other snowmelting streams. 2) It seems I get pretty high up by Lion Lake, like over 7,000 ft – I’d hate to turn around because of snow.

Any advice on these issues, or comments about this route in general?

Thanks!

[Ken Thompson]

Shoot. I was going to link to Ranger Jim’s excellent backcountry report. But he retired. More current info can be found here,

https://northerncaliforniahikingtrails.com/blog/2017/06/16/new-source-for-current-trinity-alps-trail-conditions/

Call the rangers in Weaverville.

[Erica R]

I have found the “best” source on trail conditions is to call the Weaverville ranger station. Not much to be found on the internet.

[Ken Thompson]

Really too bad that they don’t continue Jim’s efforts. That was a great resource.

[John Brown]

There’s a Trinity Alps FB page that has lots of good beta.

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