Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

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Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

Post by arundodonax » November 24th, 2014, 10:27 pm

There's still no snow on Scott Mountain so this Sunday afternoon trip was a go. Tangle Blue Lake sees more foot and horse traffic in season but there was not a soul out there with the light dusting of snow and mid 30's temps. The sun showed it's face a few times!

We decided a good summer trip would be to stage a car at middle boulder and bear lakes trailhead and walk the ridge - there are great views up there.

Before it got dark we took a trip up the old 4x4 road to the Grand National Mine—neat artifacts!

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11.5 miles, 3250' gained

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Re: Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

Post by UTurn » November 26th, 2014, 7:56 pm

Beautiful photos. I have no idea where this is and haven't heard of it before but it sure is beautiful!

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Re: Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

Post by Peder » November 26th, 2014, 8:24 pm

UTurn wrote:Beautiful photos. I have no idea where this is and haven't heard of it before but it sure is beautiful!
Same here! Luckily things like this can be Googled!
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Re: Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

Post by Born2BBrad » November 27th, 2014, 12:55 pm

Peder wrote:
UTurn wrote:Beautiful photos. I have no idea where this is and haven't heard of it before but it sure is beautiful!
Same here! Luckily things like this can be Googled!
I had to use Google too!

FYI, this is in the NE corner of the Trinity Alps. I still gotta make it there. If Retired Jerry can make the long drive, then I can too :lol:
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Re: Tangle Blue Lake and Horse Creek Ridge - 11/23/14

Post by arundodonax » November 27th, 2014, 7:27 pm

There are better areas in the trinities if you are going to make the long drive. My recommendations:

-Four lakes loop
-Big Bear/Wee Bear/Little Bear lakes
-Stuart Fork (during non-peak season)
-Caribou Lakes
-Grizzly Lake
-Smith/Morris Lakes

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