If you bring fido I would recommend paw wax or shoes. went to thousand islands via rush creek, camped, and then cut across to gem lakenon the way back 10/10. Make sure to wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise. Feel free to follow me on my Instagram account for more dope hiking adventures! The first half is all steep uphill which is a killer but all the different scenery and lakes make this my favorite so far. Have fun! This is a hard trail. Just ahead of 10am. If you bring fido I would recommend paw wax or shoes. Rained in the afternoons at thousand island lake but not for too long. First couple of miles are steep and fully exposed so be prepared with sun protection and plenty of water (lake at the very top but not easy to get water for filtering). Then spent another whole day at the lake. Mammoth…, CA. This is a moderate loop trail to Island Pass in Ansel Adams Wilderness. If you are wondering like I was, ‘hm, can I do this as a day hike if I’m not in incredible shape?’ I say go for it. Silver Lake to the Minarets Loop [GESCHLOSSEN], June Lake, Yost Creek and Fern Lake Trail [GESCHLOSSEN], Silver Lake and Clark Lakes to Agnew Pass in the Eastern Sierras, Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake Hike [GESCHLOSSEN], Agnew Lake, Gem Lake, Waugh Lake and Clark Lakes Loop Trail, Donohue Pass via Rush Creek and John Muir Trail [GESCHLOSSEN], Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake Loop [GESCHLOSSEN], Silver Lake to Tioga Pass Rd [GESCHLOSSEN], Silver Lake to Lake Catherine via North Glacier Pass [GESCHLOSSEN], Carson Peak via Rush Creek Trail [GESCHLOSSEN], Alger Lakes via Rush Creek Trail [GESCHLOSSEN], Rush Creek to Clark Lakes to Thousand Island Lake [GESCHLOSSEN], Mt. This campsite is located at mile 42 of the John Muir Trail. There are horses carrying stuff for workers on the dams on the Gem and Agnew lake, which kinda take away some of the ‘wilderness’ and nature part of the trail. Waugh Lake is way better for swimming and has less mosquitos. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/rush-creek-trail-to-agnew-lake Arrived Thousand Island lake around 7:30p - The ranger does enforce where you can camp so make sure the spot you pick is far enough from the water and impacted surface and you have your permits. 4.74 miles Ruby Lake outlet creek. Along the way we will see a waterfall on Rush Creek. Kinda created our own loop with this one clocking in at around 21mi. Started Friday at 2pm at the Rush Creek Trailhead across from Silver Lake campground. You don’t have to worry about running out of water during the hike because there’s so many water source. My dog is pretty tough, hikes with me all the time and while a 70 mile trip did nothing to her paws, the rocky section of this trail actually got her! Whatever the miles, with the benefit of only a daypack, they flew by and the lake is breathtaking. 1. It gets sunny in the morning, then it rains in the afternoon. We wuill ascend steeply for 1,300'. It was beautiful weather the whole time. Arrived Thousand Island lake around 7:30p - The ranger does enforce where you can camp so make sure the spot you pick is far enough from the water and impacted surface and you have your permits. If you are going to go the PCT route then get the Agnew meadows one. It’s everywhere at the beginning part and extremely strong. Dogs are also able to use this trail. WE MADE IT! This is beautiful hike with lots of view. At this time of the year there is not a single mosquito at any of the lakes or campsites along the trail. Thousand Island Lake is one of the most beautiful points along the John Muir Trail. The trail is Rush Creek and is the primary access point for Thousand Island Lake, which can be reached in 7.4 miles, but the slightly longer route to Island Pass is strongly recommended because of the incredible views. Official car camping in area is scarce. A park ranger I met at the lake said they've heard people say its 7mi from silverlake camppground to the lake but believe its more around 11mi. went to thousand islands via rush creek, camped, and then cut across to gem lakenon the way back 10/10. If you are wondering like I was, ‘hm, can I do this as a day hike if I’m not in incredible shape?’ I say go for it. Explore Inyo National Forest - Wilderness Permits in Inyo National Forest, California with Recreation.gov. The High Trail passes a tremendous viewpoint of the peaks about 3 miles in, then continues through meadows thick with corn lilies and lupine. I parked at Agnew Meadows and followed the Pacific Crest Trail (also known as High Trail") to 1,000 Islands Lake. This is beautiful hike with lots of view. There's so many variations I would've been happy if this was the only hike I did on my stay at mammoth. - Groups cannot be larger than 15 people (includes day use). Have fun! This area falls under Eastern Sierra regulations. The Rush Creek trailhead can also be used to approach Banner Peak and Mt. Great trip. Rangers enforce where you set up camp, making sure you are away from trails and water sources (200 feet). wish I had had time to do donohue pass. Tough, rocky, sun exposed trail. Silver Lake to the Minarets Loop [CLOSED], June Lake, Yost Creek and Fern Lake Trail [CLOSED], Silver Lake and Clark Lakes to Agnew Pass in the Eastern Sierras, Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake Hike [CLOSED], Agnew Lake, Gem Lake, Waugh Lake and Clark Lakes Loop Trail, Donohue Pass via Rush Creek and John Muir Trail [CLOSED], Silver Lake to Thousand Island Lake Loop [CLOSED], Silver Lake to Lake Catherine via North Glacier Pass [CLOSED], Carson Peak via Rush Creek Trail [CLOSED], Alger Lakes via Rush Creek Trail [CLOSED], Rush Creek to Clark Lakes to Thousand Island Lake [CLOSED], Mt. It look me 6 hours to hike from Agnew Meadows to 1,000 Islands Lake (9 miles) and it took me 3 and a half hours to hike from 1,000 Islands Lake back to Agnew Meadows (9 Miles). From there, take the Gem Lake trailhead and begin your ascent. The mosquitos weren't that bad until around sunset. Thousand Island Lake is one of the most beautiful points along the John Muir Trail. We dedicated one day hiking to Thousand Island Lake. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Whatever the miles, with the benefit of only a daypack, they flew by and the lake is breathtaking. The Rush Creek Trail climbs out of a horseshoe-shaped valley and quickly ascends to 10,000 feet at Agnew Pass, reaching Thousand Island Lake after a relatively easy 6 mile hike. It gets sunny in the morning, then it rains in the afternoon. wish I had had time to do donohue pass. WOOHOO! This is the prominence you can see from HWY 395. Another 3.5 down. We did find a granite slab about 100 ft. from the lake and it was stellar. This closure affects access to popular destinations such as Thousand Island Lake, the John Muir Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Beautiful sunset and sunrise at thousand Island wish we had stayed an extra day there. Mono County Economic Development, Tourism and Film Commission; P.O. It’s a breathtaking view down to Thousand Island, Garnet Lake, and a series of other lakes below. Going early ended up being a good decision- got one of the last spots in the official lot and lake was suuuper quiet upon arrival (more through and day hikers were trickling in later). The tramway was built in 1915 to haul workers and supplies up to the series of dams along the Rush Creek. Rush Creek trailhead is at an altitude of 2200 m, and our destination, Thousand Island Lake, is at almost 3000. Our husky did great so if you have a trail dog bring em. We both wouldn’t rate this specific trail too high because there’s multiple ways to 1000 island lakes and this one is not our best choice. Left before 8am, there by noon (no stopping). Recommend starting early like others have said once the sun is up it will be hot and steep for the beginning. wangelainea@gmail.com. Beautiful sunset and sunrise at thousand Island wish we had stayed an extra day there. I was wearing a 30 pound backpack going at a casual pace (male in my 30's). The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October. There is a stationed Park Ranger who checks for overnight camping permits at the lake. It’s very dusty when horses pass by you. Another 3.5 down. We both wouldn’t rate this specific trail too high because there’s multiple ways to 1000 island lakes and this one is not our best choice. Mt Langley is the southernmost 14,000' peak in Sierra. Was unable to get it to power on but if you can tell me what kind of phone it was I'm happy to mail it back to you. There were a lot of flies on the trail, but they don't really bother you when you're moving/hiking. Great trip. But my mood wasn’t very high at these parts. I camped overnight at the lake. But when you plateau the trail gets super easy. Day 1: We will leave from the trailhead (about 7,220') at Rush Creek at 8 AM on August 9. Hey everyone, I know everyones hungry for information about the conditions of the semi-high and high country so hopefully this helps a few people in their early season trip planning. When the sunsets millions of very aggressive mosquitos come out. We didn’t know these choices until talk with camping person... Day Two we hiked about 5 ish miles towards Gem lake but stopped about 45 min short at a super nice campsite by a creek and trail intersections (fires were allowed here). Thousand Island Lake Looking to see multiple high alpine lakes and have a backpacking overnight adventure, this may be for you. Found a phone here early July but looks like it might have been there for some time. I personally would recommend hiking to Waugh Lake instead of Thousand Island or even hike to Waugh Lake and than to Thousand Island if you want to add more miles https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/agnew-lake-gem-lake-waugh-lake-and-clark-lakes-loop-trail. But my mood wasn’t very high at these parts. There was plenty of water and streams along the trail to refill water. Thousand Island Lake via Rush Creek Trail ist ein 29.0 Kilometer langer, moderat besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von June Lake, Kalifornien. @sertanusanmaz, What an epic trip. super hot and dry. Bring enough water and don't start too late! Upon stumbling onto the summit blocks the east side of Banner drops off over 1,000ft. I’m not sure if it’s a recent thing. 2. I've uploaded my recording if anyone can help me figure out what happened because I was not prepared for what felt like a 20mi day hike. My friends and I went backpacking for 3 days, 2 nights. The way to the lake is mainly uphill. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October. The weather at 1,000 Islands Lake was in the 70's Fahrenheit but the lake water was very cold so no one was swimming. Thousand Island Lake is one of those places that I knew I had to visit the moment I saw pictures of it. Day 2: PCT/JMT past Emerald Lake, Ruby Lake, Garnet Lake. - Quota of 20 people permitted to start overnight trips each day from May 1 to November 1 for the High Trail. It’s everywhere at the beginning part and extremely strong. Left before 8am, there by noon (no stopping). Rush creek is also an option. If I were to do this trip a agin I would recommend early summer around late May or early June when there are more snow on the banner peak, not a whole lot bugs and smaller chance of smoke in the Sierra. in On Adventures. There were a lot of flies on the trail, but they don't really bother you when you're moving/hiking. IMPORTANT: My garmin watch said the trail took about 9.5miles from start to the lake. The first few miles to reach Gem Lake are very steep, extremely rocky and exposed. Also there’s a lot of switch backs. This was an aggressive first day with close to 3k elevation in 4 miles. A park ranger I met at the lake said they've heard people say its 7mi from silverlake camppground to the lake but believe its more around 11mi. Over 100 miles of the regional trail system are maintained in the winter, generally from mid-November through March. Box 603, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (800) 845-7922 I was wearing a 30 pound backpack going at a casual pace (male in my 30's). The 18 mi is contested, other reviews and the map say 14. Contour around to Thousand Island Lake at 7.8 miles and find unobstructed views of 12,945-foot Banner Peak (pictured), with crevasses riddling the remnant glaciers on its north face. Lyell Base via John Muir and Rush Creek Trail, Thousand Island Lake via Rush Creek Trail. I parked at Agnew Meadows and followed the Pacific Crest Trail (also known as High Trail") to 1,000 Islands Lake. 3 day/2 night Rush Creek Trail head to Thousand Island Lake loop. Thousand Island Lakes is amazing. Found a phone here early July but looks like it might have been there for some time. Day 1: Agnew Lake, Gem Lake, Waugh Lake, JMT/PCT over Island Pass to Thousand Island Lake. You must have a permit to camp overnight at the lake. Official car camping in area is scarce. But when you plateau the trail gets super easy. 2,400 ft elevation gain. Rush Creek Regional Trail is plowed from Winnetka Avenue to West River Road (Mississippi Gateway Regional Park). The rewards of this hike are pristine views of multiple lakes, stunning foliage, and a falling creek. Thousand Island Lake trail junction PCT-JMT-RIVER TRAIL JUNCTION. You can also simplify this hike by making it an out n back to a particular lake using the Rush Creek Trail (Agnew, Gem, or Waugh). The distance and elevation is about the same but the trail itself is way more enjoyable. An easy hike up, makes this peak is accessible to everyone. 1. The first few miles to reach Gem Lake are very steep, extremely rocky and exposed. Banner Peak is arguably the most picturesque peak in the Sierra Nevada. Once you get past mile 2, the going gets easier, but, it was a long day once we reached 1000 island lk. We made our way west on a side trail and began looking for a site. If I were to do this trip a agin I would recommend early summer around late May or early June when there are more snow on the banner peak, not a whole lot bugs and smaller chance of smoke in the Sierra. We dedicated one day hiking to Thousand Island Lake. Came up the rush creek trail to gem lake, stayed the night along rush creek then passed by waugh and made it to thousand island lake for two nights. I camped about 300 feet from the lake and still experienced lots of mosquitos around sunset. Once you are on the 158 (June Lake loop), make your way to the Rush Creek Parking on the northeast side of Silver Lake. Somehow, in our 5 years here, this was the first time we’ve seen a Giant Blazing Star: Agnew Lake, with mysterious floaty raft in the middle: Gem Lake, once 3 lakes close together and now a huge backcountry lake after being dammed: Hiked on 8/22/2020 from the less popular Rush Creek Trail Head and reached the Thousand Islands Lake in the late afternoon. The distance and elevation is about the same but the trail itself is way more enjoyable. water. I camped overnight at the lake. 5.96 miles Garnet Lake footbridge-trail junction. 4.39 miles SE corner of Emerald Lake. A permit is required if you wish to stay overnight on this trail. - No Camping within 1/4 mile of the outflow of Thousand Island Lake or Garnet Lake. Permits. Views are half blocked by the smoke in the Sierra now caused by the fire. Pretty good camping experience and will definitely do it again through another trail. One of the most picturesque views in the Sierra, Mt. You will probably want John Muir Trail north - devils postpile Thats if you are planning on taking the JMT section to Thousand island lake from mammoth. Make sure you take plenty of water and sunscreen. Too bad there is no alpenglow the day we visited, otherwise it will be spectacular. I personally would recommend hiking to Waugh Lake instead of Thousand Island or even hike to Waugh Lake and than to Thousand Island if you want to add more miles https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/agnew-lake-gem-lake-waugh-lake-and-clark-lakes-loop-trail. Die Route ist am besten von Juli bis Oktober zugänglich. Mammoth…, CA. It’s very dusty when horses pass by you. Gorgeous views so make sure to look all around you as you slog up the hill. Luckily it was a cloudy afternoon as we took a left at the Gem lake fork and went up the steep rocky section on our way out. 5.0 6.6 mi / 2080 ft gain This hike starts next to Silver Lake in the June Lake Loop, located just north of Mammoth Lakes, CA off HWY 395. Also there’s a lot of switch backs. Feel free to follow me on my Instagram account for more dope hiking adventures! Main reason: I really hate the horse shit smell. Then spent another whole day at the lake. A permit is required if you wish to stay overnight on this trail. Day Two we hiked about 5 ish miles towards Gem lake but stopped about 45 min short at a super nice campsite by a creek and trail intersections (fires were allowed here). The scenery from Clark Lake to 1000 island lake is a kill. Alternatively, maybe hiking in the the Fall, around early or mid October when all the leaves pick up color. water. Gorgeous views so make sure to look all around you as you slog up the hill. Once you get past mile 2, the going gets easier, but, it was a long day once we reached 1000 island lk. When we left Rush Creek trailhead on Day 1, we were planning on setting up camp at Thousand Island Lake, possibly waking up to take some sunrise photos, then hiking out at a leisurely, enjoyable pace.About 9 miles into our hike though, we got our first good look at Banner Peak. My friends and I went backpacking for 3 days, 2 nights. @sertanusanmaz, What an epic trip. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/gem-lake-via-rush-creek-trail Dogs are also able to use this trail. There's so many variations I would've been happy if this was the only hike I did on my stay at mammoth. The Rush Creek trail head can also be used to approach Banner Peak and Mt. Damn that bear cannister, I hated it even before I set foot on the trail. Awesome trail, great views and a killer workout! Thousand Island Lake via Rush Creek Trail is a 18 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near June Lake, California that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Well worth the effort. The way to the lake is mainly uphill. This is a hard trail. Developed camping is found at the trail head, as well as at several other campgrounds along the June Lake Loop. Hunde sind auf diesem Weg erlaubt. Thousand Island Lakes is amazing. The mosquitos weren't that bad until around sunset. Main reason: I really hate the horse shit smell. Too bad there is no alpenglow the day we visited, otherwise it will be spectacular. This is a short cut relatively, thus high elevation gain, very rocky and lots of stone. The scenery from Clark Lake to 1000 island lake is a kill. Rush Creek to Thousand Island Lake - 2019. Note. Hike to Gem Lake via Rush Creek. Start at Rush Creek Trailhead. 3,800 ft elevation gain. Watch out for the weather because it’s changes even during summertime. Luckily it was a cloudy afternoon as we took a left at the Gem lake fork and went up the steep rocky section on our way out. If you hike the JMT, I highly recommend camping around Thousand Island Lake. Day 3 was the hike out about 6mi around Gem lake and back down to the trail head. You must have a permit to camp overnight at the lake. Trips going toward Shadow Creek or the River trail … Started Friday at 2pm at the Rush Creek Trailhead across from Silver Lake campground. None of us have ever hiked at that altitude before, and we were two jitterbugs only kept grounded by our crazy heavy packs. Luckily it was a cloudy afternoon as we took a left at the Gem lake fork and went up the steep rocky section on our way out. This was an aggressive first day with close to 3k elevation in 4 miles. Well worth the effort. Watch out for the weather because it’s changes even during summertime. It's a loop. Gem Lake via Rush Creek Trail 6.6 mi 10.6 km • 1,882' Up 573.75 m Up • 1,882' Down 573.72 m Down. Definitely worth it and would do again (hopefully better prepared). Came up the rush creek trail to gem lake, stayed the night along rush creek then passed by waugh and made it to thousand island lake for two nights. Located in California's beautiful eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Inyo National Forest offers challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and unparalleled views. On another note, this hike was absolutely gorgeous. Rush Creek is also a popular ice climbing spot in the winter, because water flows year round over cliffs that don't get much sun. This is a short cut relatively, thus high elevation gain, very rocky and lots of stone. 2. I’m not sure if it’s a recent thing. The steep part of this trail doesn’t have that many shades and it’s rocky. We parked and started the trail at Silver Lake. 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