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Babcock Lake (Yosemite)

Posted on October 18, 2008 by: Traveler

  • Junction heading to Babcock Lake from the main High Sierra Loop Trail.
  • Creek crossing after about 1/10th of a mile. If the water flow of Fletcher Creek is too high look to the left and there will be a log crossing just downstream.
  • Fletcher Creek.
  • Hiker crossing the log.
  • The final short drop to the lake. Babcock will already be visible on the right.
  • Babcock Lake.
  • The best campsite we saw was this one tucked in at the base of the large and relatively flat boulder right on the edge of Babcock Lake.
  • This site at the boulder has a flat area for sleeping and a nice fire pit.
  • If the lake is reflecting the surrounding granite walls that means the mosquitoes are free to roam... stay covered!
  • Other campsite at Babcock Lake.
  • Crossing back over Fletcher Creek to get back on the High Sierra Loop Trail.
  • Corn Lilly (don't know the official plant name) and pine tree sapling. Evidence of a past fire can still be seen in this area.

Best Time To Visit: Late Summer through October
Closest City: Lee Vining
State: 7
Country: 209

DIRECTIONS: Babcock Lake is located along Yosemite National Park's High Sierra Loop approximately 2.4 miles south from Emerick Lake and 3 miles north of Merced Lake HSC. From the main trail

DESCRIPTION: From the main High Sierra Loop, Babcock Lake is reached via a 0.4 mile side spur branching off to the west. Fletcher Creek may seem impassible (without getting wet) but look just down the creek for a log crossing. Pick the trail back up on the opposite side and then you will cross over one more tiny rivulet of water flow. After a small rise, Babcock Lake unfolds below to the right side. Continue down farther along the eastern shore (left side) and you will come to two large boulders dipping directly into the lake. Set in between these two boulders is a fire ring and quaint little campsite. Other sites are in the area.

NOTE: The mosquitoes can be MADDENING at this location (early summer), so it may be wise to pack a head net for sanity's sake. 

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Yosemite National Park, Babcock Lake, High Sierra Loop, Emerick Lake, Merced Lake, Fletcher Creek, hiking, camping, backpacking

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