Golden Trout Wilderness

[bullskin]

I had scheduled a backpacking trip out of Pine Creek at the beginning of August, but am concerned about the snow since this is a family affair and my wife will not appreciate eight days in the snow while the kids fish. Contacted the Forest Service and the gal I spoke to indicated that they expected to "open" in August of 2024, whatever that means. Has anyone been high enough on the hills to predict whether or not the trails will be safe? I am Northern Ca and cannot check for myself. Thank you.

 

[Rie bread]

What is your trip’s itinerary? Snows holding pretty good up high from what my buddy said. I’m unfamiliar with the pine creek trailhead if golden trout wilderness.

The only snow is suspect might be if your going out over cottonwood pass

 

[Moe]

Whatever you do up there, take bug dope. Mosquitoes can be horrific.

 

[bullskin]

What is your trip’s itinerary? Snows holding pretty good up high from what my buddy said. I’m unfamiliar with the pine creek trailhead if golden trout wilderness.

The only snow is suspect might be if your going out over cottonwood pass

Our entry date is August 2, I believe. Our destinations include Birchim Lake, Granite Park Lake, Honeymoon Lake, Royce Lakes, Paris Lake, Moon Lake, Steelhead L. and French Lake. That is, if we go at all. I am trying to determine whether there is too much snow to avoid camping on it...

 

[Rie bread]

it’ll be snowy on the north sides. I was up in that area after the last big snow year and there was plenty around but also plenty of snow free places. Hit the passes mid day as im sure there will be snow micro spikes are nice to have. Beautiful area