Explore the most popular backpacking trails in Golden Trout Wilderness with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers …

Feb 10, 2025 · User created map: Northern Golden Trout Wilderness 5 Day Peak Bagging , ID N10FNH7, on CalTopo. Backcountry or your backyard; research, plan, share, and take maps with …

Dec 9, 2025 · The Golden Trout Wilderness encompasses approximately 304,000 acres in an area known as the Kern Plateau, at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada. A large drainage basin …

Jul 4, 2021 · Hiking through the backcountry of the Sierra Nevada can be both humbling and exhilarating. We spent 6 days hiking up and down mountains in an attempt to catch some trophy fish. …

May 10, 2024 · The Hooker Meadow trail is a potential way of accessing the Golden Trout Wilderness from the south, when the Horseshoe Meadows road is still closed by snow. However, taking the PCT …

4 days ago · Hiking in Golden Trout Wilderness is defined by high-altitude meadows, alpine lakes, and forested river valleys. The trail network provides options for various ability levels, from short meadow …

Split between the Sequoia and Inyo National Forests, the Golden Trout Wilderness covers over 300,000 acres. First protected in 1978, it is a land of diversity – from rolling forests and meadows up to high …

The Golden Trout Wilderness Loop is a 28-mile route through the Golden Trout Wilderness and Inyo National Forest. This trail begins at the Blackrock Trailhead, located west of Lone Pine, California, at …