{"id":9522,"date":"2019-05-02T19:04:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T02:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tx.netius.net\/?p=9522"},"modified":"2019-09-26T16:07:09","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T23:07:09","slug":"gold-lake-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/gold-lake-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Lake California"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9573\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9573\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lilgoldlake.jpg\" alt=\"lilgoldlake\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lilgoldlake.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lilgoldlake-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hike-in only Gold Lake, Bucks Lake Wilderness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>California has more than one Gold Lake!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9525\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldsign.jpg\" alt=\"goldsign\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=171\">Gold Lake, CA<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>(Sierra Co)<br \/>\n6409&#8242; elev.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest <strong>Gold Lake, California<\/strong> is the well-known one, along the Gold Lake Highway in the <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/lakes-basin-recreation-area\/\">Lakes Basin Recreation Area<\/a>. Plumas meets Tahoe National Forest. North of Gold Country Hwy 49, <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=127\">Downieville<\/a> &amp; the Yuba River. Right where the Sierra Nevada granite meets the volcanic lava rock of NorCal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6101\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttesback.png\" alt=\"Packer Lake\" width=\"436\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttesback.png 436w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttesback-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.net\/shop\/lakes-basin-recreation-area-map\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/maps\/NFS\/lakesbasin.jpg\" alt=\"Lakes Wilderness Map\" width=\"100\" height=\"227\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Impressive jagged spires known as The Sierra Buttes (8591&#8242;) tower above the <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/lakes\/sardine-lake-california\/\">stunning lake scenery<\/a>. This <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=171\">big Gold Lake<\/a> is surrounded by a dozen smaller alpine lakes which make up the popular region called Lakes Basin. Easy access paved highway, which closes in winter for deep snow and winter recreation. <strong>The Gold Lake Highway is also referred to as Plumas County Road #S620<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6096\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6096\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttes-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"sierra buttes\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/sierrabuttes.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">the sierra buttes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Sardine Peak Fire Lookout<\/span>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/lodging.gif\" alt=\"lodge\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/ranger.gif\" alt=\"ranger rentals\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>NFS fire tower &#8211; no more overnight rentals!<br \/>\n<\/strong> overlooking the Sierra Buttes and the serene <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/lakes-basin-recreation-area\/\">Lakes Basin<\/a>, Yuba River, Northern Gold Country California<\/p>\n<h3>see <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/recarea\/tahoe\/recreation\/camping-cabins\/recarea\/?recid=80158&amp;actid=101\">CalPine Lookout<\/a> <\/span>near Sierraville, CA<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13930\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/driftwood.gif\" alt=\"driftwood\" width=\"450\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/signs\/symbols\/NFS.gif\" alt=\"USFS\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/sightsee\/lakes-basin-recreation-area\/\">LAKES BASIN RECREATION AREA<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Cabins, camping, lake fishing, backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-roading, snow-mobiling.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-9588\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"lakesbasinhikers\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/lakesbasinhikers.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14114\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/snowmo.png\" alt=\"snowmo\" width=\"159\" height=\"152\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/bkgrnds\/driftwood.gif\" alt=\"California Lakes\" width=\"450\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9524\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/minigoldlake.jpg\" alt=\"mini gold lake\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/minigoldlake.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/minigoldlake-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Mini Gold Lake<\/h2>\n<p>(Plumas Co)<br \/>\n6000&#8242; elev.<\/p>\n<p>Another smaller Gold Lake exist on the granite slopes in <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/bucks-lake-wilderness\/\">Bucks Lake Wilderness<\/a> &#8211; E of Oroville &amp; W of Quincy, CA.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-9526 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldtrailhead.jpg\" alt=\"gold lake trailhead\" width=\"206\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldtrailhead.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldtrailhead-212x300.jpg 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/>This hidden gem is a hike-in only lake &#8211; and well worth the effort. A somewhat\u00a0short\u00a0hike, great ridge line views to the east, although the last half mile of this route is a doozie (moderately strenuous).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main trailhead departs from <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/silver-lake-bucks\/\">Silver Lake<\/a> and climbs a ridge line that heads over to the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail). An off-shoot trail goes another mile to the miniature Gold Lake, a granite bowl of sheer beauty. A great day hike for those wishing to see the backcountry. Pack your picnic lunch, camera, and make a whole darn day of it!<\/p>\n<p>Swimming &amp; skinning dipping seem quite natural at this alpine lake, since it is a pretty remote location (without a lot of visitors) and there is absolutely no swimming allowed at neighboring <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/silver-lake-bucks\/\">Silver Lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buckstrailhead.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9445 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buckstrailhead-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"bucks trailhead\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buckstrailhead-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buckstrailhead.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The steep, overgrown, rocky shoreline leads one to bush whack through old trails, only to be met by a rock slide. Many dead ends and obstacles to climb around, or over. Some way&#8230; maybe, or maybe not!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boulder and rock scrambling<\/strong> is the key phrase to remember, once you reach this lake. Knees may be sore from climbing, up and over the boulder ledge surrounding the lake bowl.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9574\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldshore.jpg\" alt=\"goldshore\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldshore.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldshore-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.net\/shop\/bucks-lake-wilderness-map\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/maps\/wilderness\/buckslake.jpg\" alt=\"Bucks Lake Wilderness Map\" width=\"80\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A few primitive camp sites are scattered about on the edge of the lake for those backpacking in, but be warned &#8211; they can be very difficult to reach. Much more suitable campsites can be found scattered throughout the area.<\/p>\n<p>Warning: there are no flat, lush meadows to lounge in up at the lake, so pick yourself a side route (on the walk in) to find real seclusion and privacy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9527\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/viewtoquincy.jpg\" alt=\"view to Quincy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/viewtoquincy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/viewtoquincy-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0mile-long-ridge hiking trail to mini Gold Lake has some amazing views down to the east side &#8211; Jacks Meadow right below; then Meadow Valley &amp; Quincy off in the distant hills. RURAL CALIFORNIA &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/plumas-county.html\">Plumas County<\/a> from above.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9576\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9576\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jacksonview.jpg\" alt=\"jacks meadow\" width=\"500\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jacksonview.jpg 500w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/jacksonview-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">jacks meadow, way below<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/GIFS\/bkgrnds\/driftwood.gif\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada Lakes\" width=\"450\" height=\"16\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>High Sierra Gold Lakes in California<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>hike-in only lakes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-742\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/hike.gif\" alt=\"hike\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Golden Bear Lake<\/strong><br \/>\n(Tulare Co)<br \/>\n12,000&#8242; elev<\/p>\n<p>High Sierra &#8211; Kings Canyon National Park<br \/>\nCenter Basin \/ Center Peak 12,760&#8242;<br \/>\nPCT &#8211; Pacific Crest Trail<br \/>\nNorth of Mount Whitney<br \/>\nEastern Sierra,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=203\">Independence, CA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-742\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/hike.gif\" alt=\"hike\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Golden Trout Lake<\/strong><br \/>\n(Inyo Co)<br \/>\n11,500&#8242; elev<\/p>\n<p>Trail #3306 from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/onion-valley-campground\/\">Onion Valley\u00a0Campground<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNorth of Mount Whitney<br \/>\nEastern Sierra,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/destin\/california-towns.php?tid=203\">Independence, CA<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9578\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldentroutlakecanyon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9578\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldentroutlakecanyon-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"goldentroutlakecanyon\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldentroutlakecanyon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/goldentroutlakecanyon.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">onion valley trail views<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14378\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/onion-valley-campground\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/lakesatonion.jpg\" alt=\"Eastern Sierra Lakes\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/lakesatonion.jpg 640w, https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/lakesatonion-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alpine Lake above Onion Valley, Eastern Sierra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California has more than one Gold Lake! Gold Lake, CA (Sierra Co) 6409&#8242; elev. The biggest Gold Lake, California is the well-known one, along the Gold Lake Highway in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Plumas meets Tahoe National Forest. North of Gold Country Hwy 49, Downieville &amp; the Yuba River. Right where the Sierra Nevada &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/gold-lake-california\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Gold Lake California<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[24,25,30,5],"tags":[358,409,380,3038,3478,1183,3293,2421,251,71,3026,1671,464,256,261,361,716,267,3477,3325,318,3321,234,455,764,238,262,1048,3322,2874,316,321,2418,276,1910,3326,3476,825,451,3479,102,3030,2494,1052,950,407,750,3327,182,232,307,3323,326,3028,408],"class_list":["post-9522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backpacking","category-hikes-hikes","category-lakes","category-hikes","tag-alpine","tag-autumn","tag-backroads-2","tag-basin","tag-beautiful","tag-best","tag-bowl","tag-bucks-lake","tag-ca","tag-california","tag-creeks","tag-gold","tag-golden-trout","tag-golden-trout-wilderness","tag-granite","tag-high-elevation","tag-hikers","tag-hiking","tag-hiking-lakes","tag-jacks-meadow","tag-lake","tag-lakes-basin-recreation-area","tag-map","tag-meadow","tag-mountain","tag-mountains","tag-national-forest","tag-nfs","tag-north-gold-country","tag-oro-quincy","tag-outdoors","tag-plumas","tag-quincy","tag-rocks","tag-romantic","tag-running","tag-s620","tag-scenic","tag-secluded","tag-serene","tag-sierra-nevada","tag-snomo","tag-snowmelt","tag-snowmobiling-2","tag-spring","tag-summer","tag-trail","tag-trail-run","tag-trailheads","tag-trails","tag-usda","tag-volcanic-rock","tag-water","tag-wilderness","tag-winter"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Gold Lake California - Total Escape Outside<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/hikes\/gold-lake-california\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gold Lake California - Total Escape Outside\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"California has more than one Gold Lake! 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