Go left for the Granite Lake Trail and cross Swift Creek over a bridge. From the overlook we descended into the basin. From the Bayview Trailhead near Emerald Bay, we took a trek up to Granite Lake and Upper Velma Lakes and hit the summit of South Maggie's Peak. About a quarter mile beyond the bridge, you'll approach Granite Creek. Granite Lakes Trail Adventured on May 4, 2013. In addition, the Granite Peak trail is one of the few hikes in the Trinity Alps that makes a reasonable day hike, rather than an extending backcountry excursion. Either lake could be used as a base camp for those wanting to summit Crazy Peak. Big Timber Peak towering over the parking lot. A little over a half mile later, the trail crosses Weminche Creek and climbs steeply up a drainage. At the shore of Granite Lake we just happened to stumble upon the perfect campsite. The falls are gorgeous and well worth the visit. Climb through forests and flower-packed meadows. Overview. WEBSITE The park is a landmark for the citizens to meet, celebrate and play. To get to the Granite Lake trail #136, turn onto Shaugnessy road from U.S. Highway #2, which is on the south end of Libby. It’s a gradual uphill climb and passes several gorgeous waterfalls. At mile 8.9, the trail to Granite Lake veers left (there's no trail sign). "Granite Lake Park opened in June 2007 and consists of paved walking trails, a shelter with bathrooms, a playground area, a lake covering an acre with two piers, fish, and the Granite Lake Ducks." You could probably have several groups camped here, or a large group with many people. The first half of the trail is spent in the shadow of Big Timber Peak to the south. Our initial attempt up the left side was thwarted when a turn in the creek prevented us from going any further so we turned around to attempt the right side. Pear seemed so close and I truly wanted to to make it there. The Big Timber Creek trailhead is one of the few access points to the Crazies and is therefore a popular destination for locals. This is followed by a fairly steep ascent to an overlook above Granite Lake. Red Tape All trails and some picnic areas and campsites in the Wenatchee National Forest require a regional pass costing $5/day or $30/year. 143 N. Salisbury Avenue, Granite Quarry, NC 28146. Since there’s no official trail leading to Pear we took the opportunity to scout out our route. There is a little bit of road walking as the trail comes out onto Granite Lake Road and then it is just a short hike to the Lake. WEBSITE The park is a landmark for the citizens to meet, celebrate and play. The Carolina Thread Trail is a collaborative effort between multiple government agencies, local land trusts, non-profit organizations, and supporters committed to promoting active recreation and inter-connectivity within our 15 county footprint in the southern piedmont region of North and South Carolina. This thing would not be as easy to climb as we had previously thought. Granite Lake is a little Tahoe gem located at the base of Maggies Peaks. SR-28 Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail earns additional awards in construction, partnership and environmental excellence. Getting There To reach Granite Lake, park at the Grouse Lake Trailhead.The trailhead is located near the dam at Upper Blue Lake, located in the Blue Lakes Recreation Area near Markleeville.. Date: July 10, 2015. Granite Lake is one of four lakes, accessible via the Blue Lake Trail, to the northwest of Crazy Peak, the tallest mountain in the Crazies. Even if you are just going for the day, the trek in is well worth the time. Nestled amongst the pines, the lake provides an idyllic setting for an overnight camp out in the wild. From here, you can continue on Granite Lake Trail on a mostly straight and flat trail for a bit until it starts to go downhill. Keep the volume of portable music devices on low, so that you can hear other trail users and traffic. The trail then passes a pair of tiny, unnamed lakes, before leveling out at an overlook which provides stunning views of the drainage basin and surrounding peaks. Numerous lodges dot the beginning of the trail. Crazy and Big Timber Peaks before sunset. After the defeat of the previous day none of us were too enthused about lingering around too long in the morning so we had a quick breakfast, packed our things, and hit the trail. If that plan fell through we could possibly make it to Druckmiller Lake by following the drainage to the far right. 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