2011-07-16: Burgson Lake Backpacking Trip Report

Location: Burgson Lake in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness of Stanislaus National Forest off HWY 108 (Clark Fork Rd to Fence Creek Rd to Wheat’s Meadow Trailhead). Dates Hiked:  July 16-17, 2011 Trails Hiked:  Wheat’s Meadow Trailhead to Burgson Lake Total Distance: Roundtrip about 7.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Other Rules/Info: Wilderness permit required for all overnight trips in Carson-Iceberg Wilderness. Dogs on leash / … Continue reading →

Summer 2011: Two Attempts at Mosquito Lakes Trailhead

We had heard good things about Bull Run Lake.  After checking the maps we saw that it was a short hike and a little over a 2-hour drive from our home in Modesto.  Perfect for a weekend trip.  Our plan: get off work on Friday afternoon, head up to Mosquito Lakes Trailhead and hike into Heiser Lake (about 2 … Continue reading →