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Karls Lake is one of the lakes here in the Central Sierra Nevada. All the water falling down from the sky makes Karls Lake a wet place; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and July on the other hand is the driest. Yeah, come here to Karls Lake for a delightful time. A pretty lake like Leighton Lake near Karls Lake is a good place to go to. Having a great time in the Central Sierra Nevada is trouble-free. Everybody nearby loves skiing
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| | at Dodge Ridge, and Baker Campground is a good local campground. Do have a look at Wood Lake close to Karls Lake, it's a beautiful lake, and Leighton Dam has delightful water scenery. This lake is so wonderful. Cherry Creek - West Fork has a perfect whitewater paddling spot nearby, and if you came for an overnight stay Deadman Campground is a great spot to camp. A pleasant nearby hotel is Americas Best Value Inn Yosemite Westgate Lodge, and whitewater paddling | |
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is great on Stanislaus River - Middle Fork. At Karls Lake through the summer highs are in the 60's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Karls Lake.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.14583 Longitude: -119.7625
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Dodge Ridge, California, 13 miles away 1600 vertical feet |
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Bear Valley, California, 27 miles away 1900 vertical feet |
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Badger Pass, California, 27 miles away 800 vertical feet |
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Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 11 miles away Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake) |
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Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 18 miles away Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
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Wood Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 0 miles away |
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High Emigrant Lake
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Absolutely gorgeous country. Don't forget to pack the camera. Pacific Crest Trail access nearby, so plenty of hiking available. Didn't see any bears or much wildlife to speak of...nice & quiet & pristine. A real getaway from it all.
I haven't yet, but hope to do eventual hikes to surrounding areas. Should have access & prime vistas of the Emigrant Wilderness back country via the PCT on the western edge of the crest.
Call ahead to the Bridgeport Ranger Station to make sure the road in is open. With all the snow we had this past season the latest I heard would be late July at the earliest. About a 3+ mile ride in from Hwy. 108. Take your time, plenty of ruts in the road.
I have pictures if this site would like to accomodate such. My email address for more info: fishsur5l@yahoo.com
Enjoy & happy trails!! <... |
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