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User input for Jackass Lakes, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California:
Nathina Jordan:
Jackass Lakes is a very beautiful lake and the trail leading there is quite enjoyable. I have made two seperate trips to the Lower lake, but I've yet to continue on up to the higher lake. There are two different trails that I know of leading to these lakes. The first I hiked with my girlfriend JB, and the trailhead can be found right off of Beasore Rd. The marker for the trailhead is just off the road on your right. The trail begins just across the street from the marker. This particular trail is VERY challenging. Only suggested for hikers in good shape or really looking for a workout. The hike took up about 3+ hours one-way to complete, and the entire trek was done at a pretty steep incline. Just when we had reached the lake a ranger informed us that nobody goes that way because it's too difficult...they use the OTHER trail. (great) So, the next trip I made I used this other trail, which is accessible by the Norris Creek trailhead. (This trailhead offers at least 3 different opportunities for hiking trails and destinations.) Using the Norris trail proved much easier and boasted classic forest beauty.
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It's always fun to stop by Jackass Lakes. All the outdoors enjoyable things in the Central Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back repeatedly. Spotted Lakes is a nearby lake that you could take a look at; soar down the rapids of San Joaquin River - Middle Fork in a kayak. This lake is so wonderful. There's so much to do here at Jackass Lakes that you need to camp here for a while, Upper Chiquito Campground is a glorious spot for that, and there is a wonderful
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The amount of precipitation that falls at Jackass Lakes is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is January; August is the month with the least moisture. This lake is so wonderful. Here at Jackass Lakes you can make out Balls. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Jackass Lakes. | |
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On a fine day at Jackass Lakes you can take a hike along the Clouds Rest Trail. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Jackass Lakes has to offer, you can camp at Bowler Group Campground.
Jackass Lakes is one of the
lakes here in the Central Sierra Nevada. All through the warm months here at Jackass Lakes, high temperatures mostly reach the 90's while overnight lows are mostly in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally
in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Jackass Lakes. The Balls casts its shadow over Jackass Lakes, and if you come at the right time of year, Merced River - South Fork offers some perfect whitewater.
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come up here to the Central Sierra Nevada for a fine time. After a long day outdoors Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a splendid spot to spend a night or two; going for a hike on the Half Dome Trail is always a pleasant adventure.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.52694
Longitude: -119.3547
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Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 16 miles away
18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 16 miles away
5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference |
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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County, 17 miles away
11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Badger Pass, California, 23 miles away
800 vertical feet |
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San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno CountyCounty, 14 miles away
Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse) |
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20 miles away
