Boulder Lake Trail - Trinity Alps Wilderness • Hiking • California • HikeArizona.COM

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Boulder Lake Trail - Trinity Alps Wilderness, CA

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Overview
Boulder Lake trail is an entry level hike into the Trinity Alps Wilderness, which takes hikers to a small secluded lake surrounded by ridges. Because of its relatively easy accessibility, this is usually a popular destination among hikers especially in the summer months after snow has melted.

Warning
If this hike is attempted too early in the year, the road to the trailhead may be blocked by snow banks (this happened to me Memorial Day weekend 2017). You can drive as close as possible (I was 4 miles from the trailhead), and hike from there on a scenic road leading to the trailhead. The trail itself could then be covered in snow, and you will have to navigate by map for the last mile as you hike over a ridge then down to the lake.

Hike
The hike begins on a small abandoned jeep trail, then follows a ridge line before climbing over the ridge and descended to the lake. The trail is a gentle hill the entire way until reaching the descent to Boulder Lake. Just before ascending over the ridge, it is possible to stop at Little Boulder Lake as a short detour before completing the route to Boulder Lake. Once at Boulder Lake, there are several options if you'd like to trek further. There are trails that lead deeper into the Trinity Alps, or you can take a day hike to visit the Lost and Found Lakes or climb Tapie Peak.

Water Sources
Water available in Boulder Lake. No water or facilities at the trailhead.

Camping
There are 4+ very good campsites around Boulder Lake. If these are crowded, you may also be interested in setting up camp at Little Boulder Lake.

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Northern, CA

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Distance One Way		2 miles
Trailhead Elevation		5,772 feet
Elevation Gain		600 feet
Kokopelli Seeds		4

Author lojones5

	Descriptions 11
	Routes 57
	Photos 161
	Trips 33 map ( 158 miles )
	Age 24
	Location Redding, CA

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2017-05-27

Boulder Lake Backpacker

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Forest Shasta - Trinity

Wilderness Trinity Alps

Backpack Yes

Preferred Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep → Any

Seasons Late Spring to Early Winter

Sun 5:24am - 7:06pm

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Area Water

	Foster Lake Loop 0.3 mi away 22.0 mi 5,600 ft
	Poison Canyon 3.1 mi away 11.2 mi 4,000 ft
	Sugar Pine Lake 3.3 mi away 12.4 mi 3,400 ft
	Billys Peak Lookout 4.0 mi away 6.0 mi 2,900 ft
	North Fork Coffee Creek Loop 4.5 mi away 13.0 mi 1,750 ft
	Eleanor and Shimmy Lakes 5.4 mi away 7.2 mi 1,550 ft

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- May 30th 2017 lojones5

One-Way Notice: This hike is listed as One-Way. When you hike several trails on a single "hike", log it with a generic name that describes the hike. Then link the trails traveled, check out the example.

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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Directions

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Road

FR / Dirt Road / Gravel - Car Okay

To hike
From Weaverville, take CA-3 N all the way past Trinity Lake. Take a left onto 37N53, where there is a sign mentioning Boulder Lake trail. Stay on the dirt road 37N53, until it ends at the trail head.

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