Emigrant Wilderness

California · Wilderness Area

A 112,723-acre stretch of the upper western Sierra Nevada spanning roughly 25 by 15 miles, with granite peaks, lava-capped ridges, alpine lakes, and canyons reaching 11,570 feet at Leavitt Peak. Over 200 miles of trails, including a segment of the Pacific Crest Trail, cross meadows and glaciated terrain.

Top trails

• Emigrant Lake via Crabtree Trail — 28.9 mi · 4,687 ft gain · 11h 59m · Out & back

Coordinates: 38.1725, -119.7827.

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