Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

Julia Levin

Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

09/19/22

Beautiful easy hike that’s great for last min escapes to the mountains

5.0

Leann Collier

Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

06/26/18

Loved it. Exactly as described. But prettier. Tons of variety. June 20, 2018. High 80, low 47. Took 4 hours up and 3 hours down for this first-timer with a 30lb pack (including food and water). When we hit Bear Lake, we turned left and continued up to the northeast corner, keeping the lake on our right. There are several pre-established sites and rock fire rings, and someone even left us a pile of firewood! There is a little creek and a waterfall near enough to use for water supply on the northeast end, and fewer people than if you camp right where the trail intersects the lake. Arrived around 6pm. Tons of mosquitos. Lots of flowers out on this trip. Saw 2 small snakes, but no rattling. No large animals seen. Camp Lake was gorgeous at 5pm with perfect lighting for reflection of sky and trees. Challenging hike at times with very rocky and steep areas. I am 43 and in decent shape (not overweight, no injuries and work out several times per week). My calorie burn was 460 calories per hour. I would not call this an "easy" hike. But I would call it worth doing again!

5.0

Svetlana Furman

Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

05/30/17

We just tried to do it this weekend May 28 2017. The road to trail head is closed 5 miles before trail start. We did those 5 miles on foot, was pretty good, but parts of the road was completely covered with snow. We made tent at the trail head parking - there are lots of campsites with tables (most covered in snow). There is a toilet there. The trail beyond bridge was not visible under the snow, so we didn't continue. We didn't meet anyone, but we saw at least 5 cars turn around at the road block. We arrived late at the Summit Ranger station, it was closed, so we didn't get any info. Definitely need to call them to ask about road conditions.

4.0

Brittany Huber

Backpack to Bear Lake (Emigrant Wilderness)

07/30/16

We were only one of two day hiking groups on the trail. There were mostly backpackers. It was a nice little hike, there were decent hills, but nothing too strenuous. I would warn about the road to get to the parking lot though. You definitely need a vehicle with standard clearance to drive comfortably, the road has some potholes and large bumps.

4.0