Caught some small Brookies in South but none in Swede or Mystery. The trail is a little hard to keep track of in a couple places, but just look for the “i” carved in the trees and the stacked rocks to keep you on track. The bridge may have separated from the road. I hope the forestry service gets that bridge fixed. I posted a photo of the road map to the trailhead given to us by the forest service. You will not regret it, especially this time of year. Caught a bunch of brook trout! Did this in the Oct of 2019. Yes the bridge is out. It is located just west of the new portion of the John Muir Wilderness and is separated from the John Muir by the Dusy/Ershim Off-Hiway Vehicle Route. The OHV route turns into a rough, passenger car road and gently winds its remaining two miles to the gate at the west end of the OHV route where it intersects with a main logging road 9S10. Plenty of shade for the dog throughout the hike. Wilderness permits are required year-round for all overnight trips in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks' wilderness. The Dinkey Lakes Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area located 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Fresno, in the state of California, USA. My son said it felt like the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland. Love love the serenity of the trail and the lakes. 2005 Trip Pictures Trip Report (7/15/2005-7/17/2005): The youth group at my church was wondering if I could pick a good place to go backpacking and if I could help lead them. 24 reviews Parks ... Dinkey Creek Road and Trails End, Dinkey Creek, CA. Definitely want to drive something that has some ground clearance that can handle 6-8” road hazards. Very quiet. Great views of the three sisters mountain. We attempted (and succeeded) at venturing x/c from the Three Sisters back to Cliff. Alternatively, hikers can park at the bridge, and walk to the trailhead, adding significant miles to the hike. It’s deep that’s for sure. If you’re a good fisherman, try for the grand slam: Catch a fish out of all four lakes! We headed up towards First Dinkey Lake which has a more continuous gradient than the other branch. So after pitching my tent and taking out all excess weight from my backpack I was ready to hike the Dinkey Loop Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking Stay out untill bullfrog lake fire is under control! Access the trailheads on the north side of Dinkey Creek Road, a paved route which connects Shaver Lake to the Sequoia McKinley Grove and then on to Wishon and Courtright. Turn onto that road and dodge the potholes along the way. Short video review of our hike: RECOMMENDED ROUTE Zumwalt Meadows Loop Trail 1.3 mi 2.0 km • 104' Up 31.7 m Up • 123' Down 37.52 m Down. Simply put, the Dinkey Lakes loop is a Sierra masterpiece, especially in July when the wildflowers are at their best. Dinkey Lakes Wilderness consists of 16 lakes and numerous streams with Rainbows and Brookies. (The extra "Shelter in Place" weight caught up to me) We added 12 miles to the hike! No problem with critters, we used the counter balance method for food. There are several lakes in this region with First and Second Dinkey Lake being only two of them. Did this loop on the 15th. Follow to Rock Creek Road (National Forest Road 9) turn left. The Dinkey Lakes Wilderness lies on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada southeast of Huntington Lake and northwest of Courtright Reservoir. Mammoth…, CA. It is approximately 3.5 miles in and climbs about 700 feet. Date: August 1, 2018 Place: Dinkey Lakes Wilderness, Prather, California Coordinates: 37.154401, -119.057428 Length: 4.5 miles Level: strenuous It was already afternoon when I arrived at the First Dinkey Lake and found a suitable campsite, but way to early to call it a day. Last hiked in 2014. The Dinkey Lakes are located in the Dinkey Wilderness in the Sierra National Forest east of Shaver Lake. You definitely need a high clearance vehicle. The road is a constant incline and wouldn't have been bad if it wasn't for the constant large patches of snow covering the road. Upon obtaining a wilderness permit, the ranger have us directions to the trail head. The trail also leads to another 4 lakes in that area, but our destination was the First Dinkey Lake. Some people we talked to said they had the best luck fishing at First Dinkey but the mosquitoes were the worst over there. Bridge had been out for several years - ranger said they are due to fix it this year (2020) so this adds an extra 5 miles to the trek before you hit the trailhead. If you're careful, even a subaru will make it if you go around some of the ruts, but you just need normal off road clearance, nothing spectacular. Bass Lake Ranger District 57003 Road 225 North Fork, CA 93643 559-877-2218 Sierra National Forest Headquarters 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611 559-297-0706 The mosquitos were really bad the first day when the high was in the high 70s but with spray and nets we did fine. If you are not absolutely sure your vehicle and your plan B can get you through a snow bank DON'T DRIVE THROUGH IT. There is a public horseback riding stable available. It was a hot hike, in the low 80’s and zero bugs. Overall great hike and I can’t wait to go back this year! Virtual Tour of Dinkey Lakes Trail. It really starts to cool off in the early afternoon. Trail was maintained; a little tricky in some areas full of boulders. Come along to the Sierra National Forest and see four lakes in one hike! Norris Lake Trail to Jackass Lakes 7.5 mi 12.1 km • 1,741' Up 530.66 m Up • 1,740' Down 530.5 m Down. The snow should be melting soon. Wilderness permits are required for overnight use but not day-use. 10-miles of off-roads to trailhead… Conditions are currently beautiful. Got stuck in my large 4x4 truck on one of the snow patches. Mammoth…, CA. The incline to the first and second Dinkey Lake can be a little challenging at 10,000ft. The lowest it got was just above freezing. If you’re contemplating on hiking Dinkey Lakes; just DO IT! Folks do the Dinkey Lakes Willow Mdws trailhead with passenger cars frequently, but this does risk vehicular damage. Hike was good. The road from Tamarack is pretty well marked and fairly easy driving. It IS doable but be prepared. Directions: A bridge failure at Cow Creek has blocked the traditional route of taking Hwy 168 to Dinkey Creek Road and the southern portion of the Rock Creek Road (9S09). 05-15-00-20-22 Sierra-Creek- Closure. About 5 miles before the trail, the road is closed at Cow Creek because of a damaged bridge. Paved Dinkey Creek Road leads out to the Trails … We took the tamarack snow park road in just above shaver lake. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, fishing, and backpacking and is best used from June until November. So I recommended we go to First Dinkey Lake since it is a pretty short and easy hike. 29688 Auberry Road It's wonderful getting out of the central valley heat up here! Hardly any firewood at South lake campground but it's an excellent spot for group camping. Moderate uphill hike (with nice views) for those 5 miles so come prepared. Sierra National Forest Headquarters A wilderness permit is required and can be picked up at the Ranger Station in Prather. My Fitbit calculated 8.88 miles and 1360 elevation gain. The trail was well marked conditions were pretty good with a few stream crossings and a few muddy areas, but nothing that you have to prepare for. 9 friends. Continue14 miles east to Courtright Road, turn left on Road 8S07, west side of the lake. Lots of mosquitoes (common here). Gave up right before the Trail Head. I didn't see them hassling too many people but there were a lot of them. The hike was beautiful and there are tons of mosquitoes, so dress appropriately and bring bug spray. SoCal to Fresno to Dinkey Lakes. Norris Lake Trail to Jackass Lakes 7.5 mi 12.1 km • 1,741' Up 530.66 m Up • 1,740' Down 530.5 m Down. Once you get into the higher elevations the mosquitoes thin out, but there are still enough to bite and annoy. South lake was our favorite, but sweed is very pretty. See park page for more information: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7191/ We did not see a cairned trail so we started up the most obvious route we could find. Some of the trail is wet with water from snow melt. This time of year is pretty dry but all four lakes have plenty of water. This is marked as not suitable for stock, but it is really only difficult in a short section—one that was also complicated by a massive treefall. Dinkey Lakes was an absolutely beautiful trail. There is a bridge out on the road leading to the trailhead. Trails were easy to follow and fairly well marked. Middle of August, 2017. Dinkey Lakes Trail [CLOSED] is a 6.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Shaver Lake, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Temp got down to 29° but with no wind I kept toasty. It comprises 30,000 acres (12,141 ha) within the Sierra National Forest and was added to the National Wilderness Preservation System by the California Wilderness Act of 1984. 80s during the day, 40s at night. Only saw a few other hikers. Dinkey Lakes Loop Dinkey Lakes Wilderness in the Southern Sierra . The logging co grades the road for their equipment. Road in was a bit rough, but no problem with a small truck. My hope is that someone may find the information useful to help them plan a trip or to just look at some beautiful photos of the Sierra's. But, after the second lake, there is nothing but decline to the last 2 lakes! Trail Description. Dinkey Lakes Trail [CLOSED] is a 10.8 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Shaver Lake, California that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Some trails are not well marked, but you can still navigate your way to which lake you want to go with GPS. Users have reported that the road to the trailhead can be difficult for 2WD vehicles. Lastly, There were more Highway Patrol, Forestry Service, Rangers, and Game wardens on the hill than I have ever seen. From tamarack ridge sno park expect 40 - 50 minutes on dirt roads. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Rock Creek Road #9S10 becomes dirt and leads up to the Dinkey Lakes hiking trails. I would love to return but probably wont until the bridge is repaired to allow easier access to the trailhead. 2. Not many people overall. There’s a neat creek to explore on the southeast side of South lake which is also the area we had the best luck fishing. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, fishing, and backpacking and is best used from June until November. Directions: The drive takes 3-4 hours from Bakersfield. According to users, there is a driving route that bypasses this bridge, and takes the hiker to the trailhead. tons of peaks to explore, we camped at island lake and spent a day peaking the 3 sisters and doing some exploration of the dinkey lakes wilderness. As indicated, the bridge is out. Search Wilderness Connect For Practitioners Search Wilderness Connect For Practitioners Turn east on Dinkey Creek Road. Most of the wilderness is above 8000 feet elevation. We did not read the description of the roads on the app before going; silly us! Offices. Sierra National Forest Headquarters 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611. Turn east on Dinkey Creek Road. 4WD with some ground clearance is recommended. The lakes were very picturesque. The second night got down to about 28-30 and definitely below freezing. Got a bit of altitude sickness, and I think I will probably get an inhaler for the next hike. grrrr. The first Dinkey Lake is the best for fishing. North Fork, CA 93643, Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, (559) 877-2218 ex.0, High Sierra Ranger District After that the road is crazy. I took my 7 year old son up for two nights the last weekend in June. Went over 4th of July weekend. Didn't see anything really wrong with the bridge except the guardrail was broken on one side. Would not recommend for anything without decent ground clearance. An SUV or truck should be fine. Dinkey Creek is also a popular swimming area with large pools and sandy beaches for swimmers. Outside the quota season (September 20, 2020 – May 28, 2021), Wilderness permits are free, self-issued, and are not limited to daily entry quotas.Self-issue wilderness permits are available at the nearest permit-issuing station.There is no fee for self-issue permits. DINKEY LAKES WILDERNESS Location From Clovis: Take highway 168 toward Shaver Lake. First Dinkey has the largest grassy wetlands of any of the lakes, but a afternoon breeze let us stop for a quick lunch without many mosquitos. The Forestry service dropped boulders in front of it to block traffic. Wind and colder weather moved in the second day, highs in 60s then 50s, which mostly took care of the mosquito problem. Virtual Tour of Dinkey Lakes Trail. Talked to the ranger beforehand, I recommend splurging” for the fishing permit! There is some large patches of snow in shady areas. Trail is well marked. But a great group of adventures pulled me out. Seeing four lakes on one loop is really nice. great trail highly recommend!! Status Update: Tried to get to the lakes this weekend. Easy hike with big rewards! Sam, I still think you have my hitch though. Dinkey Lakes Wilderness This is one of several trailheads leading in to the Sierra National Forest "Dinkey Lakes Wilderness." This route involves taking the Tamarack Ridge turn off of 168. Did day hikes to Swede and South. My go too every year. Mosquitoes weren't an issue first week of October. Many of the small creeks in the area were frozen although the temperature in the sun was still warm. There are still patches of snow up to 5 feet deep in some areas. In any case a 4wd with high clearance will be needed to make it to the trailhead. Great trek overall. It lies immediately west of the John Muir Wilderness and consists of timbered rolling terrain. Rock Lake was even prettier than Second Dinkey so I figured that Island Lake would be even prettier since it was a little higher in elevation. Clovis, CA 93611, Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, (559) 297-0706, Bass Lake Ranger District Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Trail Map Topo Maps by Tom Harrison. Then if you have time, you can check out Rock & Island lakes as well!! Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, (559) 297-0706. there are loads of camping and hiking treats to be discovered. Do NOT take Dinkey Creek Rd. TONS OF MOSQUITOES!!! Fishing was great, caught plenty of Brooks and a couple Goldens. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Mystery Lake and First Dinkey Lake are about 1.5 miles and 3 miles respectively from the trailhead. road to trail head does require high clearance vehicle. Lots of stream crossings with no water in them. Cliff Lake Trailhead to Helms Meadow Loop [CLOSED], Three Sisters Peak Trail to Cliff Lake, Rock Lake, and Island Lake [CLOSED], Cliff Lake via Dinkey Lakes Trail [CLOSED], Three Sisters Peak Trail to Cliff Lake, Rock Lake, Second Dinkey Lake, South Lake, Swede Lake, Mystery Lake and First Dinkey Lake [CLOSED], Dinkey Lakes and Dusy-Ershim OHV Loop [CLOSED], Dinkey Lakes Loop via Cliff Lake [CLOSED], Upper Dinkey Creek Loop from Cow Creek Quarry [CLOSED], Cliff Lake, Mystery Lake, Black Peak, and Helms Meadow Loop [CLOSED]. Contact Information. The trailhead for Dinkey Lakes is hard to find and difficult to get to, but this delightful hike would be worth a drive that was twice as aggravating. This has been one of my favorite loops to do for years! The elevation at the lake is 9,254 feet and is heavily populated with campers, especially on the north shore. The wilderness was established in 1984 of 30,000 acres. 05-15-00-20-23 Developed Recreation and Trails Closure, Forest Order No. Other than that - roads are opening up slowly in the area. There were many trees down on the road. Great, easy hike. Note the swamp lake road from dinkey creek is closed at the cow creek bridge, about five miles short of the trail head, use the foster ridge road. We brought mini spikes but we did not need them. After awhile you will come to another fork in the road. TTY: (559) 322-0425 As of September 2020, trails in this area are closed due to wildfire. Buried the soles of my shoes as this was their last hike and duct tape was holding them together. We ventured from camp at Cliff Lake to do this. 6/19 - 6/21/20. Second Dinkey Lake and Dogtooth Peak The least attractive of the Dinkey Lakes I have seen, nevertheless, it has a good view of Dogtooth Peak. You will need a high clearance vehicle to drive all the way to the trailhead. Took the clockwise route and glad I did. bridge closed, Loved this short/easy hike with a great view. Bass Lake Ranger District It was tall and the snow was solid ice. For a change of pace, try going straight to First Dinkey, then when you come to the junction to take the loop, go straight instead to Second Dinkey Lake. Sixteen sizable lakes and dozens of smaller ones are this wildernesses highlights. road to trail head does require high clearance vehicle. Or at least, the bridge is blocked with boulders. We stayed at Mystery lake at a nice spot on the south side. RECOMMENDED ROUTE Zumwalt Meadows Loop Trail 1.3 mi 2.0 km • 104' Up 31.7 m Up • 123' Down 37.52 m Down. People say you need a huge high clearance vehicle, but any suv or truck will do. And they were in the back roads patrolling. Explore the offshoot roads and discover wild canyonlands and sierra valleys full of majesty, waterfalls, and utter solitude. Thanks Sam and Mike. tons of peaks to explore, we camped at island lake and spent a day peaking the 3 sisters and doing some exploration of the dinkey lakes wilderness. Spent 3 days 2 nights, ended up staying at Swede lake found an awesome spot around the back off trail. 1600 Tollhouse Road You cannot depend on other people on the mountain having recovery gear to bail you out. Prior to getting our Pathfinder in '92 I made multiple trips driving either a '79 Corolla or a '87 Celica; the latter really didn't have much clearance at all. Otherwise this trail is great and hardly anyone there! Go up Dinkey Creek Road about 10 miles until you get to a road sign that says Dinkey Lakes Trailhead to the left (its also the road for Bald Mountain and a few other trails). Never got bit, and didn’t even wear a net around my hat. The trout were rising like crazy at about 9:30, but we continued on to Second Dinkey Lake, and then took the more rustic trail up to Island Lake. Great hike, beautiful lakes for swimming and dog splashing, and no bugs! Travel 3 miles past Trapper Springs Campground to the trailhead. as of 9/13 this area is a high risk. Trail Map. They’re all gorgeous as far as I’m concerned! “To reach the Morgan Pass plus all seven lakes with side trails was 8.7 miles total with an 850' elevation gain.” See all Mosquito Flat Trailhead reviews Hume Lake Camps. BE AWARE OF THE ROAD CLOSURE! Head north to Road 9S10 then right. It begins at Dinkey Lakes Trailhead At Willlow Medow and ends at Cliff Lake Trailhead. Bugs were bad in pockets, but not at the lakes themselves! Took this trail on May 29 - 31. We dug several groups out of the snow who were wildly unprepared with no chains, no shovels, no snow tires, no 4 wheel drive (or they had it and didn't use it for some line of reasoning that forsakes all intelligence). Many people have complained about the “ravenous” mosquitoes, but I didn’t see a single one until about 6 pm. 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