A Backpack to the Remote Lyell Fork of the Merced River

Point 10081 blocks views of Vogelsang Peak (upper Left).

Following Emeric Creek

A Trail and Cross-Country Route to the Lyell Fork, July 2007

The Emeric Trail

Heading up the Emeric Lake trail, we began a climb of over 400 feet to the next level section in mostly sparse forest with no really great views to speak of. The trail shows a lazy "S" switchback, but I saw no such thing. After a while of climbing, we neared Emeric Creek, which was below us on the left and mostly out of sight. I stopped now and then for pictures and Dave passed: fine with me because then I would not be rushed for pictures or hesitate to stop to take in a view or two, which I did. The trail again wandered away from the creek and climbed for a while in forest then began to level out and pockets of open meadow began to show up.

Some typical Emeric Creek trail.

At last the trail reaches some small tarns.