Tag Archives: Granite Chief Wilderness

PCT from Ward Peak to Tevis Trail

Posted on October 14, 2015 by trailhiker

Prior to the 2015 hiking season there was a gap in the immediate Lake Tahoe area of my hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail. During the 2015 hiking season I was able to fill in most of the gap, which … Continue reading →

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Granite Chief Trail and Pacific Crest Trail almost to Granite Chief

Posted on November 13, 2014 by trailhiker

For a couple of years I have been thinking about hiking up the Granite Chief Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail or to Granite Chief itself. I have hesitated, since the elevation gain up to the peak is 3000 feet: … Continue reading →

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Five Lakes Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail

Posted on November 12, 2014 by trailhiker

This was kind of an exploratory hike. I tend to use the “exploratory” designation when I don’t quite complete what I hoped to on my hike, or I know I’ll plan to return later for a more extensive hike. In … Continue reading →

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Ward Creek Blvd to Twin Peaks – Tahoe Rim Trail

Posted on September 3, 2013 by trailhiker

This hike was, except for a short section on a use trail, along the Tahoe Rim Trail segment between Tahoe City and Barker Pass.  It was an out-and-back day hike, 12.4 miles total, starting from a trailhead on Ward Creek … Continue reading →

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