Camp Lake

- A Big Hike into Emigrant Wilderness.

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This was a Big Hike. I chose it because I wanted to process some stuff and reconnect with the happy memories of my first hike. It was December, so if the road from Pinecrest to Crabtree were closed, I knew I could also enjoy hiking around Pinecrest Lake.

THE HIKE

View above Camp Lake

Shores of Camp Lake

Pepper on the Snowy Trail

Highlights

• The view from the ridge above Camp Lake.
• Hiking through the trees and sun with Pepper.
• Sitting at Camp Lake and enjoying a snack.
• Being the only one at the trailhead!

RECAP

• Location: Camp Lake, Emigrant Wilderness via the Crabtree trailhead.
• Date: December 2026.
• Stats: ~5 total mileage with ~780ft elevation gain.
• Maps: NatGeo 807 Carson-Iceberg, Emigrant and Mokelumne Wilderness Areas.

Route Map

Trailhead

Nice hike!