![]() It is the most southern glacier within the United States.įishing Regulations (Effective March 1st, 2021) Below the peaks, Palisades Glacier residesĪt about 13,000-14,000 feet. The lakes are surrounded by five peaks, all over 14,000 feet. Elinore Lake(6 acres) is at 11,450 but there is no trailĪvailable. The main trail goes on to Brainard Lake about an Willow Lake(2 acres) is at 9,650' about a 2.5 hour hike from the Trailhead. ![]() It is 9 acres at 12,000' and contains Brookies.Īlong the South Fork of the Big Pine Creek, there are three lakes, each containing Brookies in the 6-8 inch class. Sam Mack Lake can only be reached cross-country leaving the trail between #3 and #4 Lakes. Further up at 10,700' is Summit Lake (2.5 acres) with Rainbow-Golden Hybrids. Turns off to BP #1, the northern leg will bring you to Black Lake at 10,690' This is a 9 acre lake withīrookies and Rainbows. The trout have been removed from these lakes due to the Yellow-legged Frog program. Big Pine Lakes #4 and #5 contain Brookies and Rainbows, 6-8". Some large Browns might still be within BP#2, as a 8Lb 12oz Brown was caught Next two lakes, BP#2 contains Brookies and BP#3 contains both Rainbows and Brookies. The stream contains Brookies, Browns, and Rainbows below BP#1. It was spared destruction and has been proposed for Registry of Historic Places. He got a special use permit from the Forest Service to build the cabin and leased 1/2 acres on which it was placed. Chaney and his family often camped within this area prior to when the cabin was built. Chaney was a passionate fly fisherman who practiced catch and release. The exterior granite walls are 2 feet thick. The floor is tongue and groove pine and a large granite fireplace. Basically just one large room with a kitchen. The cabin was designed by Paul Revere Williams, the first African American architect granted Fellowship into the American Institute of Architects. Chaney died at the age of 47 in 1930 and the USFS took possession of it in 1980 when the lease expired. This was actor LonĬhaney's cabin, built in 1929. Good area is in front of the USFS Wilderness Cabin about 1 mile below Big Pine Lake #1. There are a number of areas where you can fish while hiking along the North Fork of Big Pine Creek. It contains Rainbows, Browns,Īnd Brookies. Big Pine #1 is 7Īcres at an elevation of 9,975. In addition to these lakes there are a number of other ones worth visiting. The trailhead is at 8,300 feet and it is a 3.5 miles hike going up 1,700 feet to reach the first lake atīig Pine Lakes has seven numbered lakes in The store has been relocated into one of the cabins. Has about 8 cabins and will rebuild the Lodge soon. Glacier Lodge burned down, but Kathy (the Owner) still Take Glacier Road for 11 miles to the trailhead. 15 miles south of Bishop is the town of Big Pine on Hwy 395.
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